United Way of Highway 55 will host an event for the first time since the pandemic. Last year was a struggle for all nonprofits to organize a safe fundraiser and continue fund flow. United Way of Highway 55 partners with local nonprofits every year through their thorough allocation process. Last year they partnered with 16 …
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Tennessee’s next standard license plate has finally been unveiled after a statewide vote. The new plate won with 42% of the vote after more than 300,000 Tennesseans cast their ballot. Tennessee drivers will be able to order their new plate online or in person starting January 3, 2022. The Governor’s office expects up to 100,000 plates …
Recent figures show there were more than 69,000 domestic violence incidents reported in Tennessee in 2020. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Domestic Violence Report for 2020 also shows that domestic violence accounted for 90 murders in the state. Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. If you are a victim of domestic violence or …
At the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking or any sexual offense The first step to participate in Safe at Home is to complete an application with one …
The Tullahoma Wildcats football team remains ranked 2nd in 4-A in the latest AP top 10 poll. Their opponent Friday Montgomery Central (7:00 on 93.9 The Duck) is ranked 7th in 4-A. Fayetteville stayed at 2nd in 1-A in this week’s rankings. Class 6A School Record Points Prv 1. Oakland (16) 6-0 177 1 2. …
About 1,450 people jailed illegally as minors in Tennessee can claim part of a $11 million class-action settlement, but fewer than 200 people have filed eligible claims. The Daily News Journal reports the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center regularly locked up children for misdemeanor charges, including truancy, school fights and disobeying parents. Tennessee law prohibits …
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The United States Mint has released the design for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Program, including a coin for Tennessee. The $1 coin features the Tennessee Valley Authority. This multi-year series that started in 2018 honors innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and …
The majority of students entering college this Fall had a disrupted high school experience. According to a survey administered by Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research, COVID-induced distance learning challenged students academically, technologically, and psychologically. The pandemic required some to take on new responsibilities at home while managing unfamiliar expectations to finish high school. The …
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The SEC has announced the kickoff times for it’s week 7 games on October 16th. Tennessee vs Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin’s return to Knoxville as a Head Coach, will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Vol Network Coverage on the 16th starts at 5:00 p.m. on The Rooster 101.5. The Vols return to Neyland Stadium for …
Honors are rolling in for Tennessee after they manhandled Missouri Saturday. Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker who tallied 225 yards passing, another 80 on the ground and 4 total touchdowns to lead the charge in UT’s blitzkrieg of the Tigers was named the Manning Award Star of the Week. Hooker was also named a College Football …
Trio of Vols Recognized for Performance at Mizzou Read More »
