Due to extreme critical need at Blood Assurance, they have extended hours until 8pm through Friday at the Tullahoma Donor Center on North Jackson Street. From 5pm – 8pm ALL donors receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card at time of their donation. The same deal is available from 8 a.m. – Noon on Sunday.
A horrific tragedy occurred Monday afternoon in Shelbyville when a 6-year-old boy accidentally fatally shot himself. According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, the mother called 911 shortly before 2 p.m. She told the operators her son had accidentally shot himself in the head and was not breathing, The child was airlifted to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where …
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May as Mental Health Month. After the last year, the opportunity to pause, reflect, and evaluate our own mental health and that of the people in our lives has never been more important. Throughout 2020, between 30 and 40 percent of Americans reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, and in Tennessee the numbers were similar. The rate …
Tennessee will soon become the latest state to require certain medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation recently signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Roughly 10 other Republican-majority states have enacted similar laws across the country despite objections from reproductive rights advocates, who argue such requirements are unnecessary and …
By Mary Michelle Gillum, attorney, Legal Aid Society As taxpayers around the country finish filing their 2020 returns, many are finding themselves in a much different financial situation than last year at this time. Across Middle Tennessee, COVID has sent shockwaves through the economic lives of many residents, and our team of attorneys at Legal …
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Amid 14 months that have included worldwide pandemic and economic hardship, disastrous tornadoes and floods, and a downtown Nashville bombing on Christmas morning, generosity continues to help define the city and region. The Big Payback’s eighth annual 24-hour online giving event ended Thursday night by raising more than $4.2 million — $4,265,674 — in 32,941 …
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Tennesseans historically have had few opportunities for public participation in the redistricting process, and this year, some advocacy groups are working to change that. Shanna Singh Hughey, president of the nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee, said in past once-in-a-decade cycles, residents have mostly submitted draft maps or shared their opinions with their legislators. But in the previous …
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By Bowman Richards It’s the time of year for spring cleaning, and many people are throwing out old household items and personal documents to clear out some space. If you’ve been working from home throughout the pandemic, there’s probably even more clutter. And with tax season wrapping up, it might be time to get rid …
On Saturday afternoon Rooster 101.5 FM was broadcasting the district tournament baseball game between Coffee County and Shelbyville at Shelbyville when a tragedy occurred. Umpire Gerald Tidwell collapsed on the field at the end of the 4th inning. Coffee County Head Coach David Martin told On Target News that he heard someone say, “Get the …
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Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 is again privileged to host two special Vietnam-Era Veterans events in May. The Vietnam-Era Veterans Honors Dinner is set for Thursday, May 13th, beginning at 6 PM. This event is open to all Vietnam-Era veterans and their families and will feature a special, complimentary meal. Our guest speakers will …
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