Could legalized recreation pot be coming to Tennessee? If approved, two new state bills make it seem likely.
January 27, 2025
Category: Local News
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Moore EMS and National Weather Service plan storm spotter class
LOCAL NEWS — Accurate weather forecasts don’t happen in a sterile office. National Weather Service (NWS) officials depend on a an army of volunteer storm spotters to report the ground truth in local communities, so it can be broadcast to the general public. The Huntsville National Service Services office plans a SKYWARN Spotter Training class...
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Countdown to Bonnaroo: Oysterhead
A jam band super group made up of musicians from Primus, Phish, and The Police ... um, yes please.
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State wildlife agency warns about bogus license website
STATE NEWS — The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) warned local hunters and fishers today about a scam website appearing in search results on Google when you type in the words “Tennessee fishing license.” The scam website prompts citizens to enter personally identifying information like name, date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number,...
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Breaking: Coronavirus not confirmed in Tennessee
STATE NEWS | Cookeville — Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) officials released Thursday that a Tennessee Tech student is currently being tested for Coronvirus in Cookeville. That case has not yet been confirmed.
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Library launches Valentine reading contest for kids and teens
LOCAL NEWS — We’ve got some sweet news for kids in Lynchburg. The Moore County Public Library will launch a Valentine’s Day Reading Contest tomorrow (January 24). For kids aged three to 12, they’ll launch the Love to Read and Create program. Check out any three books and return them by February 12 and you...
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Council member asks for legal “blank check” to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 vote. But on Monday night, Metro Council member Tommy Brown asked his fellow council members to a approve a legal “blank check” to...
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Area church sponsors Free Dental Day
TULLAHOMA — Tullahoma Cares will sponsor a Free Dental Day on Saturday, February 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at an area dental center. Area dentist will donate their time to perform extractions only. In most cases individuals will be limited to two extractions that day due to time constraints. Participating dentists include Dr....
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TWRA: Two new counties test positive for deer disease
{Editor’s Note: This article includes updated details and was originally published on Sept. 9. and Sept. 25} STATE NEWS — According to recent reports from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), deer in two new Tennessee counties have now tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and another county is now classified as high risk....
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Critical Need: Motlow plans blood drive today
LOCAL NEWS — Blood supplies across Tennessee, and much of the U.S., are at dangerously low levels due to recent severe weather and the holidays. (Click here to read that story). You can help at a American Red Cross blood drive being hosted today at Motlow State Community College. Their mobile blood unit will be onsite...