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Rock Island residents encouraged to ‘ask questions, get answers and provide input’
In an effort to encourage open conversations between Rock Island officials and residents outside the city hall setting, the city said they will hold another Rock Island Unplugged event, this time featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and department directors.
TN Maneuvers exercise underway this weekend
A massive mock training exercise is underway right now in Tennessee. It's called the Tennessee Maneuvers 2024, and its legacy dates back to WWII with a primary objective - to keep Tennesseans safe when disaster strikes.
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Antioch
ANTIOCH – May 16, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Antioch matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cane Ridge Market, 13001 Old Hickory Blvd. in Antioch. About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. The...
Lawsuit alleging religious discrimination in Tennessee adoption law can proceed
A lawsuit filed by a Jewish couple alleging religious discrimination in Tennessee adoption law will now move forward to trial after the Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear the state's appeal. Elizabeth and Gabriel Rutan-Ram initially sued Tennessee in 2021 over claims they were unconstitutionally discriminated against after...
New Madrid Seismic Zone not dead: Magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Tennessee felt over 100 miles away
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was centered over northwest Tennessee, but the United States Geological Survey reports that the shaking was possibly felt more than 100 miles away from the epicenter.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Adds Courtly Dance Classes
This year the Tennessee Renaissance Festival is offering a “Bridgerton meets Renaissance with a dash of Pride and Prejudice” dance experience to those coming to the event. Dance classes will take place at the Queen’s Promenade, located near the new, larger tent location for the Queen’s Tea on May 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27, […] The post Tennessee Renaissance Festival Adds Courtly Dance Classes appeared first on Cheatham County Source.
19 tornadoes confirmed from May 8 storms - here's the list
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — New data this week from the National Weather Service confirms a total of 19 tornadoes ripped across North Alabama and Southern-Middle Tennessee during the night of May 8. This number eclipses the total number of tornadoes confirmed through the years of 2021 through 2023. Before Wednesday's...
Weather 5-16-17-2024 Rain and Storms Return
Expect more chances for flooding Friday and Saturday, before we dry out again on Sunday. Strong to severe storms are possible on both days. We will monitor threats and let you know when things change. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with...
Community leaders discuss future of marijuana in Tennessee after federal proposal on reclassifying as Schedule 3 drug
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may soon reclassify marijuana after the Associated Press reported on a proposal that still needs to be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget. That proposal would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule Three drug, instead of the current Schedule One restrictions.
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