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Bolivar Central Band Attends Camps to Build Skills for New School Year
The Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) band is gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year with scheduled skill camps to prepare new and continuing students as they prepare for the upcoming marching band performance season. After completing a successful first year as the BCHS band director that included not only musical performances, but also theatrical ones, William Griggs has great expectations for his students and is equipping them with the tools they need to succeed.
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Tennessee unemployment rises in June; Jackson hits 3.8%
A new jobs report shows unemployment increased in Tennessee last month. The Tennessee Department of Labor says unemployment increased in every county in June. In Jackson, the unemployment rate is at 3.8 percent. That's a 0.9 percent increase from May. That number is in line with most of the West...
Fish Fry Raises Funds for New Hickory Valley Fire Truck
The Hardeman County Community showed up on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to support Hickory Valley’s goal of raising $100,000 to go towards a new fire truck. 199 catfish plates were sold during the fundraiser, which helped to bring them even closer to their goal. So far, their efforts through fundraisers and donations have raised approximately $65,000.
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
Tennessee man indicted in Kansas for alleged $1 million investment scheme
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas released a statement on Friday, July 26, 2024, announcing that a man from Tennessee has been indicted in an alleged $1 million investment scheme. According to the DOJ, Alcides...
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera’s time on Farmer Wants A Wife ended in love. And since then, the couple hit a huge milestone. Since the cameras stopped, the couple can be found posting gratuitously on social media of their time together. Kolinsky lives on a farm in East...
Tennessee air quality elevated to 'moderate' risk heading into weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Parts of Middle Tennessee -including Nashville- are forecast for "moderate" air quality risk today and Saturday according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Air quality is measured through particulate matter (PM) which is also called particle pollution, a term the EPA describes as 'a mixture of solid particles and...
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