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The 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup is here, and it contains some heavy hitters. Country superstar Luke Combs (Photo by Zack Massey), pop icon Olivia Rodrigo, and rock phenom Hozier are included among the headliners for this year’s festival, set for June 12-15 in Manchester. The annual festival, which features music from all …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
The Tennessee Department of Education released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2024. The overall statewide participation rate for the 2024 graduating class was 99 percent. In addition, the state average composite ACT score increased from 19.0 in 2023 to 19.3 in 2024. Districts that demonstrated significant growth in the …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a phone scam. Scammers call individuals claiming to be from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, using names like “Garry Higgins” or “Kevin Higgins.” They tell people they have an outstanding warrant and need to take immediate action. This is a scam. The Grundy …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is asking everyone to be on the lookout for a missing teen. Samuel Kayden Keith Westerfield left his home in East Ridge, Tennessee on New Years Eve. According to GCSO, he is suspected to be making his way to Palmer, Tennessee / Grundy County, where he is originally from. …
A new report from The Sycamore Institute reveals the persistent challenge of college affordability in Tennessee. Despite state and federal aid programs, many students still struggle to cover the costs of higher education. Brian Straessle, executive director of the institute, said maintaining scholarships is a challenge for some students because of academic, service or renewal requirements. He …
President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, which means closures for some financial institutions and government offices. Carter, the 39th president, died Dec. 29 at age 100. Federal offices and agencies will be closed, though employees deemed ” essential ” will remain on the …
Grundy County Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still investigating the Palmer School fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Any tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect can earn a $5,000 cash reward. Call 1-800-762-3017 with this information. Previous Report: On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced its annual roadside observational survey results to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The survey …
With winter weather forecasted in the coming days, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will put brine on the roads and prepare to utilize its Highway Incident Response Unit, which provides emergency assistance to motorists. In anticipation of icy roads and freezing temperatures, TDOT has drivers prepared to work overtime. TDOT’s Transportation Management Center directs …
