News for Lincoln County, Tennnessee
A 19-year-old man is charged with reckless homicide after investigators say he shot and killed his teenage friend at a house party over the weekend in Bedford County. According to Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing, the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday during a gathering at a home on Cartwright Road. After interviewing witnesses, the …
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says if residents pray to God to favor the state, God will answer those prayers. Speaking to religious leaders on Tuesday, Lee said he declared a statewide day of prayer and fasting in October because he knows for sure that God answers prayers. Lee said he prays that Tennessee does not …
If you receive a notice that you are a recipient of some sort of grant, but you need to send in money first…IT IS A SCAM. If you get a message/email that your social security number is compromised, but you need to confirm some information…THIS IS A SCAM. If you get a message/email that you’ve …
Via their website the Exit 111 Festival announced that they will not return to Manchester, TN in 2020. Organizers have not released any other information. Around 25,000 attended the festival in October. Rumors had circulated that the festival might take place earlier in the year because of the colder weather that hit Manchester during this …
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee counties and beyond, announces $2,397,870 in grants to 365 local nonprofit organizations as part of the 2019 annual grant-making process. The grants will benefit nonprofits in 28 area counties. 55 nonprofits will receive grants in …
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Tennessee has become the first state to submit a Medicaid block grant proposal to federal officials. If approved, the proposal would allow the state to make changes to its Medicaid program, known as TennCare. Michele Johnson, executive director of the Tennessee Justice Center, says a block grant would allow Gov. Bill Lee to take federal …
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With Black Friday done, our first area Christmas Parade completed on Sunday night after being postponed in Manchester for rain on Saturday, the holiday season is officially underway. The Federal Trade Commission has ways to help you while you’re shopping. Whether you’re shopping by phone, mail or online this holiday season, here are a few …
Story from RollTide.com The No. 5 Alabama football team battled throughout a back-and-forth affair with No. 16 Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday, coming up just short, 48-45, in Auburn, Ala. The Crimson Tide is now 10-2 overall and 6-2 in Southeastern Conference play, while the Tigers go to 9-3 and 5-3 in the SEC. Sophomore …
Story from Utsports.com Freshman running back Eric Gray moved like lightning, and the hard-hitting Vol defense delivered the thunder as Tennessee stormed past Vanderbilt, 28-10, on a rain-soaked Senior Night at Neyland Stadium. With the victory, UT finished the regular season at 7-5 overall and 5-3 in the SEC. The Vols are bowl eligible for …
Story from GoBlueRaiders.com The 2019 season ended in soggy fashion Saturday for Middle Tennessee. Facing a heavy rain for almost the entire first three quarters on the road at WKU (8-4, 6-2), the Blue Raiders (4-8, 3-5) suffered a late turnover and fell 31-26. “I’m really proud of our team’s effort,” MT head coach Rick …
