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Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

Natural Disasters · Kerr County

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

62% Center coverage: 155 sources

Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID’d a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Maine Politics · Maine

Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID’d a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

54% Center coverage: 26 sources

Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker’s appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot.See the Story

VA Governor's Family Rescued From Deadly TX Flooding

Glenn Youngkin · Texas

VA Governor's Family Rescued From Deadly TX Flooding

43% Center coverage: 21 sources

VA Governor's Family Rescued From Deadly TX Flooding - Across Virginia, VA - Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and family members were rescued from floods at a property the governor owns in Texas' Hill Country.See the Story

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Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID’d a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID’d a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID’d a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Local Boys and Girls Club CEOs Detail Programs at Risk Due to Funding Freeze

63% Center coverage: 19 sources

FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — CEOs of local Boys and Girls Clubs detailed the programs they are at risk of losing due to a federal funding freeze. The U.S. Department of Education paused the release of $1.3 billion in 21st Century Community Learning Center funds, which support approximately 10,000 programs nationwide. Arkansas was slated to receive $2 million through the program. Without the funding, up to 10 Arkansas clubs could close, and 926…Donald Trump See the Story

School Leaders React to Improved Results After TCAP Scores Show Students Gain Statewide

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

East Tennessee sees improved student performance in 2024-25 TCAP results across ELA, math, science, and social studies, reflecting steady educational progress.Education · Tennessee See the Story

Border Bash continues in its 25th anniversary season

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — There are just three Border Bash Fridays left in the 2025 season. It's the 25th season, and there are some great shows still to come. Border Bash welcomes Adam Bolt and The Tan and Sober Gentlemen to the stage Friday. The music gets started at 6:30 p.m., plus there will be local vendors and family-friendly activities. The event is free. If you want to check out the line-up for the remaining two performances, click her…Bristol, Tennessee · Bristol Read Article

TBI: Former Carter County corrections officer charged, had sexual contact with inmate

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A former Carter County corrections officer was indicted on Monday after allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Matthew J. Gray back in December 2024. ‘It’s not safe’ Jefferson County residents want road fixed amid construction delays The investigation determined …Knoxville, Tennessee · Knoxville See the Story

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission denies recommendation for rezoning Minga Drive

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A meeting discussing whether to recommend Washington County rezone a property at 138 Minga Drive began with Planner Brice McNamer speaking on behalf of the Johnson City Planning Department. "So with that being said, staff would recommend approval of the rezoning," McNamer said. The nearly 18 and a half acres of property in question are currently zoned R-1. A request by the group Minga Road Properties LLC is to change…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Kingsport Carousel to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Next Week

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - In just a decade, the Kingsport Carousel has become an icon of the Model City. The city is celebrating 10 years of the Kingsport Carousel with a birthday celebration next week on Saturday, July 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. There you can find free carousel rides, activities, crafts, games and more. Also, there is an exhibit on the development and history of the carousel opening next week at the Kingsport Renaissance Center. Cind…Kingsport · Kingsport See the Story

Unicoi County Schools leaders pleased with TCAP scores despite challenging year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

UNICOI CO., Tenn. (WJHL) — Between the floods of Hurricane Helene and the winter's snow, around 30 instructional days were missed by students in Unicoi County. Administrators knew test scores would be impacted. "You have to be really naive to think that that's not going to have an impact at the end of the day," said Director of Unicoi County Schools John English. Johnson City looking to end downtown alcohol sales at 1 a.m. But English said…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Bristol, Tennessee City Council approves budget with cuts, tax increase

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Tennessee City Council passed a budget on second and final reading that includes cuts and a tax increase, albeit a smaller increase than originally proposed. The budget passed in a 4–1 vote Tuesday night with Council Member Vince Turner voting against it. The city's property tax rate will go up to $1.87 per $100 of assessed value, an increase of 21%. PREVIOUS: Bristol, TN Council advances budget with cut…Taxes · Johnson City See the Story

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