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The 2020 spring turkey hunting season is set to be open for business in Tennessee beginning Saturday, April 4. Turkey hunting is an excellent way to keep social distance, enjoy the outdoors, and take part in a popular activity which has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
NASHVILLE — During this time of quarantine, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency understands the hardship individuals are experiencing due to many county offices offering limited services and/or closing.
Andy Sullins is already experiencing the next level of his soccer career.
Social distancing while battling the coronavirus doesn’t have to mean holing up and not seeing sunlight for four months or longer.
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When Danny and I returned from Mexico last week, we were surprised to find America in lockdown.
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The dirty rotten crooks.
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Unemployment rates are a lagging measure and for the month of February remained relatively unaffected by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Jerry Lynn Brock, age 71 of Niota passed away Friday March 27,…
Emmitt “E.W.” Cooley, 84, of Etowah passed away Friday, March …
Thomas David Brakebill, 75, of Niota passed away on Thursday, …
J.R. Cooper, 95, a lifelong resident of Etowah, passed away Fr…
Floy Louvina McNabb, 96, of Athens passed away Friday, March 2…
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• Christopher W. Willen, 36, with no address listed, was arrested on March 26 by the Athens Police Department and charged with theft of property and criminal simulation. He was being held without bond and faces a date in General Sessions Court on May 1. Read more
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Thirteen people have died at a Massachusetts veterans home. At least six linked to COVID-19.
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