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Tennessee dead last in U. S. for student spending as vouchers grow
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (362+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Tennessee ranks last in the nation for per-student public school spending, according to a new National Education Association report released after lawmakers approved an expansion of the state's private school voucher program. The NEA's annual Rankings and…...
Murfreesboro Police address 'rotten egg smell' in Rutherford County
1+ week, 2+ day ago (105+ words) Murfreesboro Police Department put out a statement about a "rotten egg" smell in the area. Police say that the smell was from a planned and standard. .. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) " Murfreesboro Police Department put out a statement about a "rotten egg…...
Murfreesboro firefighters rescue 11 ducklings from storm drains after mom is hit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) WZTV MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) " It was a tough day for a little family of ducks ended with a happy rescue thanks to Murfreesboro Fire Rescue. The crews rescued 11 ducklings from storm drains on Joe B. Jackson Parkway after their mother was…...
Knoxville ramp reopens after truck crash, leaving bees swarming the area
1+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) Drivers in Knoxville faced an unusual traffic disruption after a truck carrying a load of bees crashed, sending bees swarming near a busy interstate ramp. Knoxville ramp reopens after truck crash, leaving bees swarming the area KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Drivers…...
New VA clinic raises traffic concerns in Clarksville as growth continues
2+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " A major new development in Clarksville is moving forward, but it's also raising a familiar question for a fast-growing city: can the roads keep up? City leaders recently approved a key zoning step for a new VA…...
Early voting begins in Tennessee, here's what Davidson County voters need to know
2+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Early voting for Tennessee's May 5 state and county primary election begins Wednesday, April 15, giving voters across Davidson County more than two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The early voting period runs through April…...
Plane crashes in East Tennessee, federal investigation ongoing
2+ week, 3+ day ago (136+ words) NEW MARKET, Tenn. (WZTV) " Federal investigators are looking into the crash of a small airplane on Monday near New Market in East Tennessee. The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, said on April 13 that it is investigating the crash involving…...
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville, leaving 2 injured
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (166+ words) WZTV Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville, leaving 2 injured A multi-vehicle crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville prompted lane closures and sent two people to the hospital. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (WZTV) " Clarksville police officers responded to…...
Murfreesboro leaders to discuss future of traffic, growth in 2050, plan workshop
3+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) " City leaders in Murfreesboro are taking a closer look at how traffic and growth could shape the community for years to come. The City Council and Planning Commission are set to meet tonight for a joint workshop…...
Tennessee voucher expansion reshaped by late amendment as House, Senate diverge
3+ week, 6+ day ago (551+ words) The amendment to House Bill 2532, filed by Republican Rep. Ryan Williams of Cookeville, passed a key House finance subcommittee this week and now heads to a dull House Finance, Ways and Means committee. The underlying bill originally filed by House…...