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Woman who died on Tennessee lake after jumping from ski boat identified
WDSI - Tennessee
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CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE: The woman who died after she jumped from a ski boat on Center Hill Lake near Hurricane Marina on Thursday has been identified. The woman is Mary Beth Foran, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA)....
Tennessee Cracks Down On BUI
WDEF - Tennessee
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July 2, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, boaters are gearing up for fun on the water. But Tennessee officials say safety has to come first. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again taking...
21 Residents Apply for Brentwood Commission Appointment
Williamson Scene
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Applications to fill Brentwood's City Commission vacancy are now in and the Williamson Scene has obtained all 21 applicants' forms. The Board of Commissioners set to vote to appoint one of those applicants on July 14. The seat became vacant after...
Woman dies on Tennessee lake after jumping from ski boat, officials say
WTVC - Tennessee
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CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities have identified the woman who died after she jumped from a ski boat on Center Hill Lake near Hurricane Marina on Thursday. The woman is Mary Beth Foran, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA)....
Memphis Community Against Pollution announces $250K investment in air quality monitoring in Southwest Memphis
WATN - Tennessee
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The $250,000 investment will work toward installing several air sensors to track pollutants and store data. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP) leaders announced a $250,000 investment in air quality monitoring in Southwest...
Brewers 1B Rhys Hoskins placed on 10-day injured list
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 7, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. An MRI on Monday revealed a Grade 2 sprain. As a result, the Brewers have recalled 1B Andrew Vaughn from...
Baseball: Nolensville Little League team readies for state, eyes return to world stage
Williamson Herald - Tennessee
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NOLENSVILLE – The potential return to national prominence for about a dozen local 11- and 12-year-old baseball players took a major step forward last week. The Nolensville Little League 12U All Star team took the title at the Tennessee District 7...
Magnolia Three-Day Weather/Sky Forecast: Typical July weekend
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Magnolia will experience a classic hot and humid July weekend. Expect highs in the low to mid 90s with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, particularly on Independence Day and Sunday. No severe weather reports have emerged from the NWS offices in...
Letter from feds assures Knoxville leaders the pedestrian bridge, and its funding, still has green light
WBIR - Tennessee
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July 7, 2025
Federal Highway Administration reassures Knoxville leaders that federal funding remains for a pedestrian bridge connecting UT's campus to South Knoxville. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new letter from the Federal Highway Administration is giving new...
Elon Musk's xAI Secures Permit To Burn Natural Gas For Grok Supercomputer In Memphis Amid Clean Air Act Lawsuit, Pollution Complaints
Benzinga
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Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has received official approval to operate natural gas-burning turbines at its Memphis-based supercomputer facility, despite community backlash and an ongoing lawsuit over air quality concerns. What...
Memphis Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson Jr. Injured After Huge Contract
BVM Sports
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July 2, 2025
The Memphis Grizzlies secured Jaren Jackson Jr. with a four-year, $240 million contract extension but quickly faced a setback. Just a day after the signing, Jackson sustained a turf toe injury during an offsite basketball run. The injury requires...
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro Thursday
WATN - Tennessee
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Sensitive groups are at a higher risk of health issues due to the outside air, according to area air quality experts. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department issued a "Code Orange" air quality alert for Thursday, July 3. Pollution...
Explainer: Why Monday’s police pursuit in Nashville took so long to resolve
WSMV 4 - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 28-year-old convicted felon with a history of criminal activity led law enforcement on one of the slowest pursuits through Nashville on Monday morning. Her car was eventually boxed in by three Tennessee Highway Patrol...
Thank God 'Everything Moves Through Memphis:' A Tribute to Fred Smith
Townhall
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July 4, 2025
Three of us were fortunate to study at Northwood University under iconic professors, including Dr. V. Orval Watts, Dr. David E. Fry, Mr. Jeffrey Bennett, and Dr. Dale M. Haywood. It was in Haywood’s business strategy class that we were introduced...
Musk’s xAI gets air permit for Memphis supercomputer
E&E News
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July 3, 2025
Memphis-area regulators have approved a Clean Air Act permit for gas turbines powering Elon Musk’s AI company. XAI first sought permits for the methane gas turbines this winter, six months after it began operating as many as 35 of the machines at...
Musk's xAI scores permit for gas-burning turbines to power Grok supercomputer in Memphis
CNBC
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July 3, 2025
The Grok logo is being displayed on a smartphone with Xai visible in the background in this photo illustration on April 1, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk's xAI attained an official permit to power its supercomputer facility...
A Message from the Editor: Tools for More Secure, Resilient OT Environments
Automation.com
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July 3, 2025
A Message from the Editor: Tools for More Secure, Resilient OT Environments As digital transformation breaks down the walls between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems in pursuit of innovation and efficiency, new...
Tennessee: Memphis Democrat mayor who was ‘stalked’ and ‘nearly kidnapped’ had touted the safety of his city just days prior
One America News Network
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July 1, 2025
(Background) STOCK IMAGE. (Photo via: Brad Vest/Getty Images) / Democrat Memphis Mayor Paul Young. (Photo via: youngformemphis.com) OAN Staff Blake Wolf 4:25 PM – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Just days before he was “stalked and nearly kidnapped,”...
Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus staff - The 11 Worst New Laws in Tennessee in 2025
The Mountain Press - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
The Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus staff wrote the below column. When the 2025 legislative session kicked off, Tennesseans had one clear demand: help working families build a better life. Voters asked for relief from inflation and rising...
Nice Weather Continues. Hot this Weekend, Storms Back Next Week!
WBBJ - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: The great weather streak continues on Thursday for all of West Tennessee and will remain nice for the 4th of July. The humidity will increase a little bit on Friday but southerly winds will bring a...