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Finding things to do in the heat… Week of 90-degree temperatures challenge locals
With summer in full swing, local residents continue to meet the challenge of doing what needs to be done around their homes while also finding ... Read more
2 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Local non-profits join Borden’s Dairy to provide free milk to those in need
The Dairy Alliance along with the Washington County Extension Service and 4-H, the Washington County Farm Bureau, Washington County Ag Partnership, and Tennessee 4-H Foundation ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday carried out the first federal execution in almost two decades, ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
Governor shuts bars, dining as virus hits California hard
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the coronavirus swept California with renewed ferocity, the governor once again closed bars, inside dining ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
Tennessee revenues came up $12.5M short in June amid virus
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee officials say state revenues came up $12.5 million short of projections in June amid the coronavirus pandemic. State Finance Commissioner Butch ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
Vanderbilt opposes new visa rules for international students
NASHVILLE (AP) — Vanderbilt University has joined an effort to stop federal guidelines that would force international students to leave the U.S. or transfer to ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
Quarantine loopholes bring fresh efforts to fight outbreaks
By DENNIS PASSA and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An Australian state is toughening its punishments for anyone caught violating coronavirus quarantines, ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
UK demands the public wear face coverings in shops
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government will demand people wear face coverings in shops as it seeks to clarify its message ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Politicians and public health leaders have publicly committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, ... Read more
3 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
China accuses US of sowing discord in South China Sea
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Trump administration’s rejection of broad Chinese claims to much of the South China Sea came across ... Read more
