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Ban on Drinking Alcohol in Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas

All Stories, Crimes, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A high rate of drinking, driving, and crashing on roads in Tennessee’s wildlife management areas has forced state wildlife officials to ban drinking on those properties. Possessing and drinking alcohol won’t be allowed at any wildlife management area (WMA) statewide, with just a few exceptions, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Visitors will …

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Franklin County Deputy Crashes on Wednesday Afternoon

Accidents, All Stories, Franklin, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A deputy in Franklin County crashed on Wednesday around 2:50 PM. According to reports, the unnamed deputy was responding to a call on Lexie Beans Creek Road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash to determine the cause of the accident. THP said the deputy was not responding to the call with lights and …

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Safe Haven Baby Box to be Installed in Tullahoma

All Stories, Coffee, Emergency, Government, Health, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On Monday night, the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman unanimously approved purchasing and installing a Safe Haven Baby Box for the community. This decision came after a passionate citizen, Shaylen Seig, brought forward a petition signed by 142 residents, highlighting the importance of offering this service. The Safe Haven Baby Box will provide a …

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Proposal will make it Illegal for Adults to Help Minors get an Abortion Without Parental Consent

All Stories, Crimes, Government, Health, Legal, Local, News, Politics, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday advanced legislation making it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent, sparking objections from Democrats who counter that doing so could result in young victims needing approval from their parents who may have raped them in order to terminate the pregnancies. The GOP-controlled Senate …

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New Legislation Will Suspend Driving Privileges of Juveniles Who Make Threats Against a School

All Stories, Education, Government, Legal, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would suspend driving privileges for juveniles who make mass violence threats on school property or at a school-related activity. If the juvenile already has their driver’s license, they will lose it for one year. If the juvenile does not have their license, they lose the ability to …

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Armed Robbery at Lake Shore Market in Franklin County

All Stories, Crimes, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On Sunday night (April 7th, 2024), at approximately 9:30, two men entered the Lake Shore Market on Highway 130 in Franklin County. Both men were armed with handguns and ordered the clerks to open the register. One of the suspects struck a clerk with his handgun. The suspects stole approximately $725 from the register before …

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AEDC Commander proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Complex

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Local, Military, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership have pledged to shine a spotlight on sexual assault prevention and create a culture across the complex in which survivors are supported with the signing of a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Arnold. AEDC Commander Col. Randel Gordon signed the proclamation and reads as …

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Call 811; April is National Safe Digging Month

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

April is National Safe Digging Month, and homeowners, contractors, and professional excavators are reminded to call 8-1-1 before any digging project. The goal is to avoid any accidental damage to underground utilities, which could be disruptive or dangerous. If you call 8-1-1 before starting your project, utility representatives will be able to mark the location …

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Eyes to the Sky as the Solar Eclipse happened on Monday

All Stories, Education, Local, News, Top Stories, Weather / By Lucky Knott

The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the next event will not occur …

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Manchester Man Inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame on Monday

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Grundy, Lifestyles, Local, News, Special Event, Sports, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Eight new members were inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame at a luncheon in the Student Union Ballroom on the Middle Tennessee State University campus in Murfreesboro on Monday, April 8, 2024. Bernard Childress, an administrator from Murfreesboro; Phil Clark, a coach from Bartlett; Glenn Falls, a coach from Nashville; Joe Gaddis, a coach …

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