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Is the Tennessee river safe to swim in? Local riverkeeper weighs in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With concerns on the quality of the Seine River in Paris, some questions are being raised in our own backyard. David Whiteside, the founder of Tennessee River Keeper said to avoid swimming for up to three days after it rains. The runoff into the Tennessee River can carry any bacteria the rain may touch.
Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
Daily Briefing: Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth
Hi! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth The improbable rise of Nearest Green Distillery and the history of its namesake, a Black man in the South who helped Jack Daniel distill his famous whiskey, unfurls...
Woman critically injured, man detained after hotel shooting on Sycamore View
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is critically injured and a man is in custody after a shooting happened Thursday at a hotel in northeast Memphis. The Memphis Police Department responded to the shooting July 18, 2024, around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Sycamore View Road at the AmericInn hotel after a person told officers that someone shot a woman and was about to kill himself.
Underground fault line in Missouri once caused major earthquake. Could it happen again?
A major fault line in the southeast corner of the state is causing some state and local governments to start preparing for the possibility of a damaging quake. Here’s what to know.
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater company that filed the complaint last year lacked the legal right to sue over the law. Friends of George’s had alleged that the law would negatively affect them because they produce “drag-centric performances, comedy sketches, and plays” with no age restrictions. However, the federal appeals court found that Friends of George’s was not at risk of violating the 2023 law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”
Martin Man Charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
A Martin man is facing a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after a caller complained of deceased dog underneath his shed. On July 16 Patrolman Virakwonn Kong with the Martin Police Department was dispatched to a residence in Martin in reference to an animal complaint. Upon his arrival, Kong...
District Attorney shares details on death of 8-year-old child
On July 17, 2024, our office received information that a home security video existed regarding the death of an 8-year-old child, who died on Monday, July 15, in Humboldt. This video was obtained by Humboldt Police Department Investigators Kenny Rich and Tony Williams and District Attorney Investigator Jimmy Wilson. These investigators, Chief Dan Ables, Assistant D.A. Scott Kirk, and I reviewed the video footage.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey discusses missing fifth straight summer league game
The Zach Edey Las Vegas summer league experience continues to elude Grizzlies fans after the 7-foot-4 rookie appeared to roll his ankle in Salt Lake City. However, he sat and spoke about dealing with the injury with ESPN's Kendra Andrews at halftime of the Toronto Raptors-Utah Jazz preceding the Grizzlies game with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. "Yeah, it's tough not being able to play," Edey said. "Going to all the games and just watching, but...
2024 BANANA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE READY TO “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL THROUGH THE TWIN CITIES
With this year’s Banana Festival less than two months away, festival committee members are on track for a week full of activities and events. A number of committee members gathered for the official Banana Festival souvenir booklet photo this week, in South Fulton’s Unity Park, where headlining entertainment and other events will be held, in addition to Fulton’s Pontotoc Park. This year’s Banana Festival Committee Chair is Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Co-Chair, Whitney Rogers, Bake-Off - Brittany Stepp, Banana Brawl – Daniel Thomas, Banana Pudding- Nathan Lamb; Dunking Booth – Kayser, Banana Soiree – Whitney Rogers, Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Melanie Gunn, Krissy Kimbell, Beauty Pageant – Vicki Little, Banana Cabana – Lori Edmison, Melanie Gunn, Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Car Show – Fulton/South Fulton Rotary Club, Chalk Art Contest – Dave Puckett, Corn Hole Contest – Kiwanis Club of The Twin Cities, Ken-Tenn, Community Meal – Tyson Foods, Doggy Pageant – Darcy Linn, Banana Eating Contest – Darcy Linn, Entertainment – Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Faith and Family Night – Pastor Jessie Webb, Float – Melanie Gunn, Fulton’s Got Talent – Terry Hollenback, Grand Parade – Fulton Lion’s Club, Health Fair – Anna Morgan; Hospitality – Elaine Forrester and Whitney Rogers, Hot Wheel Derby – First Community Bank of the Heartland,; Kiddie Parade – Emily Kirby, Kid’s Day – Anna Morgan, Light pole Decorating – Vicki Little, Peace, Love, And Foliage – Melissa Brown, Pistol Shoot – Fulton Police Dept., Banana Pudding Fundraiser – Melanie Gunn,; Photo Contest – Cory Edmison, School Art Contest – Tracy Pulley/Kristy Vincent, Senior Activities – Melanie Gunn and Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Special Needs Kid’s Day and Touch a Truck – Whitney Rogers, The Amazing Banana Race/Scavenger Hunt – Derek Jackson, T-Shirts – Whitney Rogers and Sherry Cook-Pyatt, Vendors – Amelia Prater and Meribeth Meza, Town Decorating – Whitney Rogers, Melanie Gunn, and Sherry Cook-Pyatt. (Photo by Benita Fuzzell)
Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
First Alert Forecast: Coolest weather since early July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures and humidity drop to close out the week. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
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