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Danger Zones: Tennessee’s 5 Cities with the Highest Homicide Rates
Travelers are drawn to Tennessee, the “Volunteer State,” by its rich history in country music, breathtaking scenery, and kind people. It is important to recognize, nevertheless, that Tennessee, like any other state, has areas with higher rates of crime. Using statistics to identify locations that can raise safety...
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
Oversized load set to travel through Tri-Cities Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning travelers that another oversized load will be traveling through East Tennessee this week. Mark Nagi said that it will be going from Knoxville to Kingsport starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday. He also said that rolling roadblocks will...
TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create...
Superintendent Booth Shares Vision With Cadiz Rotary Club
Less than a month until the start of the 2024-25 academic year, the Cadiz Rotary Club heard from new Trigg County School Superintendent Rex Booth Tuesday afternoon — a welcoming conversation opening lanes of discussion about his arrival and the district’s future. In his role, it’s uncommon to...
Man Charged With Drug Possession In Hopkinsville
A Christian County man was charged with possession of drugs after a report of a disturbance on Kelby Court in Hopkinsville Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they found 33-year-old Dedrick Brodie in a vehicle with the smell of marijuana coming from it after being called to his home for a disturbance between him and a woman.
New class starts Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County
A new class for Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County will soon begin a nine-month program designed to develop community leaders, the Christian County Chamber of Commerce announced in a press release. The 22 class member are:. Leroy Adams, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority. Katey Barnett, Planters Bank. Joshua Blick, Hopkinsville Electric System. Melissa...
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