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Daryl Blas assaults officer after telling them he planned to end his life
37-year-old Daryl Blas was reported as a suicidal individual at Senseney Dr at 1:17 a.m. on July 3rd. When officers arrived and spoke to Blas, he expressed that he was feeling suicidal and had a plan to end his life. The officers’ next course of action was to take Blas to the hospital for a mental evaluation. However, after a long conversation with Blas, he repeatedly stated that he was unwilling to go to the hospital. Officers attempted to put handcuffs on Blas, but he tensed up and pulled his arms away. After multiple attempts, officers took Blas to the ground and then handcuffed him. While Blas was being transported to a patrol car, he kneed an officer in the thigh and tried to do it again. Blas was then taken to booking, where he was charged with assault against a first responder and resisting arrest.
Annual 4-H All Star Conference Ongoing At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members...
Community Action Kentucky opens enrollment for summer cooling subsidy
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is now open. The program opened enrollment Tuesday and will continue until September 13, or until funds are depleted. The benefit ranges from $50 to $250 based on income and housing. Enrollment is open to...
Enjoy These Two Upcoming Event at Humble Baron
Humble Baron – the restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue at Nearest Green Distillery, has launched an elite concert experience spotlighting Tennessee talent on their indoor-outdoor stage, crafted by the engineer behind Prince’s iconic Paisley Park. Sunsets at Sand Creek Summer Concert Series offers free admission. So far this...
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Chattanooga Lookouts Owner Believes New Stadium Will Be Among the Best in the Minors
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts broke ground on their new stadium on Monday. The team hopes their new South Broad venue will be open for the 2026 season. Lookouts owner Jason Freier believes the new place should be one of the nicest stadiums in the minors. Said Freier:”We have been part...
Hate group ejected from council meeting, Nashville leaders unite against intolerance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A self-proclaimed hate group was kicked out of the gallery at Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting. The group clashed with not only council members, but others in the chamber. This self-proclaimed white supremacist group approached a lot of people before the meeting and then...
Father slams judge for reducing bond despite crucial evidence in daughter's case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — *WARNING: Details in this story and photos attached may be sensitive for some viewers and survivors of domestic abuse.*. A murder victim’s father continues his pursuit to hold the Davidson County Judicial system accountable. He said the evidence submitted to the judge should have...
Lightning Dubbed Trade Suitors for Predators Goaltender
The Tampa Bay Lightning completed the biggest free agency moves at the start of July by parting ways with long-time captain Steven Stamkos and signing the best available player in forward Jake Guentzel. With most players already signed and only subpar performers still left to sign a deal, the best...
Morgan Wallen Just Reactivated His Instagram to Spill Big News
After deactivating his Instagram profile last month, Morgan Wallen is back — and he's got big news to share. The country star returned to the social media platform on Monday (July 15) with the announcement that he's headlining a bill at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadiumon on Sept. 22. Two of his closest collaborators and most frequent tourmates, Hardy and Ernest, are joining Wallen for that show.
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