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Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the South on Thursday even as the region cleaned up from earlier severe weather that spawned tornadoes, killed at least three people, and gravely injured a boy who was swept into a storm drain as he played in a flooded street. ...
National HealthCare: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported net income of $26.2 million in its first quarter. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of $1.69 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains,...
New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of Tennesseans who say they were intimidated into not voting in a primary election or were threatened with prosecution after they did vote has filed a legal challenge to two state laws meant to prevent crossover voting. A law passed last year...
Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn't be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. The Titans not only hired an offensive-minded coach in Brian Callahan, general manager Ran...
US utility pledges more transparency after lack of notice it empowered CEO to make plant decisions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation's largest public utility on Thursday pledged to be more transparent after it took months to disclose that a general budget vote by its board last year also gave the CEO the final decision over several proposed natural gas power plants. The...
Editorial Roundup: Tennessee
Kingsport Times News. May 8, 2024. Editorial: Tennessee merges departments to better help seniors Adults 65 years and older are now the fastest-growing demographic in Tennessee, and the state’s Commission on Aging and Disability predicts that by 2030, 1.9 million...
Forward Air: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forward Air Corp. (FWRD) on Wednesday reported a loss of $61.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Greeneville, Tennessee-based company said it had a loss of $1.63. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs...
Powerful storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Severe storms tore through parts of the U.S. again Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and one person in North Carolina. A storm that rumbled across northeastern Tennessee brought high winds that...
US's largest public utility ignores warnings in moving forward with new natural gas plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new natural gas plant in Tennessee despite warnings that its environmental review of the project doesn't comply with federal law. The Tennessee Valley Authority announced in April that it would replace...
CCA: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Corrections Corp. of America (CXW) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based real estate investment trust said it had funds...
