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Floods wipe away parts of David Crockett Birthplace State Park
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) – While several of Tennessee’s state parks were impacted by Hurricane Helene, David Crockett Birthplace State Park saw mass destruction sitting on the banks of the raging Nolichucky River. Picnic tables, shelters and the Crockett monument have been damaged or wiped away completely. Joe Nowotarski, park manager at David Crockett Birthplace State […]
Burn Permits Now Required in Tennessee as Hurricane Helene Debris Increases Wildfire Risk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As of October 15, 2024, the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF) is enforcing burn permit requirements statewide, spurred by the increased risk of wildfires from the large volume of storm debris left by Hurricane Helene. Residents looking to burn leaves, brush, or natural vegetation must now secure a free burn permit, a measure aimed at preventing wildfires as outdoor burning activities are expected to rise.
Applications open for Disaster SNAP program, helping households impacted by Hurricane Helene
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — East Tennessee households impacted by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene may be able to get benefits from the state to help them pay for food or other needed supplies. The pre-registration form to access the state's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went active Monday morning....
Tommy Head, former TN State Rep. and brother of Hall of Fame basketball coach Pat Summitt, has died
Tommy Head was a longtime legislator in the State of Tennessee. He was so as a member of the Democratic Party. Head passed away on October 19, 2024. Among those to pay tribute to Head has been current Tennessee House of Representatives Minority Leader Karen Camper. Camper called him "a great statesman" and "a solid stewart of tax dollars" in her remarks.
Some local schools are banning personal electronic devices. Here's why
Tennessee doesn't currently have a state-wide ban in place, however, two local schools have taken the initiative and say it's paying off big time. Growing evidence suggests phones impact students' learning and mental health. In a recent Pew Research Poll, a majority of high school teachers say they're a significant problem in the classroom.
Cumberland County High School students start donation drive for flood victims
Members of Cumberland County High School's Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America and Beta Club organizations have started a donation drive to help those in East Tennessee impacted by the flooding
More than 800,000 Tennesseans have cast their ballot
(The Center Square) – The latest numbers from the Tennessee Secretary of State's office show that 820,587 Tennesseans have voted early in the first five days of voting. The numbers are still less than 2020 numbers, when 910,802 cast their ballots in the first five days a 9.91% decrease. More voters used absentee ballots in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, 51,665 voters submitted an absentee ballot compared...
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