Type O negative blood donors needed for emergencies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2023 – When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give […]
Month: May 2023
State Litter Study: More than 88 million pieces of litter still exist on the state’s public roads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTNB) today released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study. Engineering firm Burns & McDonnell conducted the […]
Fentanyl Awareness Day provides safety tips for public
In 2021, over 100,000 people died nationally from drug overdoses driven by fentanyl – and the fastest-growing group is under the age of 19. In […]
Two arrests made in Morristown fatal shooting
The Morristown Police Department has charged two individuals with the murder of Julio Toledo and the attempted murder of his co-worker which occurred early last […]
Strawberry Festival, other events mark springtime in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 2023) – From moonshine to MoonPies, from Steeplechase to strawberries, spring in Tennessee is all about getting together with friends and family […]
Newport native onboard missile destroyer in Philippines
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 1, 2023) U.S. Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Scottie Hicks, from Newport, Tenn., is participating in a combat systems training team […]
Study Finds Vehicle-Mounted Safety Signs Are Effective at Reducing Roadside Collisions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — AAA-The Auto Club Group continues its “Move Over for Me” campaign, by sharing a new study that examines the risk of being on the roadside and […]