Author: Living Legends

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictments of two women after they received at least $22,620 in improper compensation for time they did not work. Both women formerly worked for the Overton County School System’s afterschool program. The investigation began after the Overton County Director of Schools identified and reported […]

A recall issued last month for Cal Yee Farm’s chocolate and yogurt-covered products has been elevated to the highest risk classification this week due to an undeclared allergen. Specifically, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots, and Dark Chocolate Walnuts were singled out for undeclared milk. The original recall reads: December 12, 2024, Cal Yee Farm […]

A recall issued last month for Cal Yee Farm’s chocolate and yogurt-covered products has been elevated to the highest risk classification this week due to an undeclared allergen. Specifically, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots, and Dark Chocolate Walnuts were singled out for undeclared milk. The original recall reads: December 12, 2024, Cal Yee Farm […]

This week, the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate approved Governor Lee’s School voucher bill. The vote came to 54 – 44 in the House, and 20 – 13 in the Senate. Many of those who voted against the bill turned out to be Republicans. The bill has come under criticism since its inception, with […]

The estimated completion date for the work on the Sparta Highway (State Route 1 U.S. 70) bridge has been moved to February 28th. The project’s delays have been attributed to large unexpected rocks in the ground that needed to be removed. The TDOT Smart Way notification reads: State Route 1 both directions in Cumberland County […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Following a fatal crash between an American Eagle jet and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter in D.C., experts noted that Reagan National — and the country — have a strong safety record. But they also acknowledged flying into Reagan is no easy task.  “It’s such a congested area there for one reason, and the runways are short,” said George Cline, a retired air traffic controller. “The runway he was landing on is only 5,200 feet long, and it’s a very short runway… you got so many helicopters there, if you’ve ever flown and you look…

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Union County-based figure skating club issued a statement about the deadly midair collision where a group of figure skaters were among the nearly 70 people killed.  The American Eagle jet arriving at Reagan National Airport departed from Wichita, Kansas, home to the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the High Development Camp that followed. not only did the Carolinas Figure Skating Club attend those events, but also the 14 skaters and family members killed in the crash.  The club is part of the Elite Training Team NC (ETT).  “Our ETT/CFSC Skaters who…

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Union County-based figure skating club issued a statement about the deadly midair collision where a group of figure skaters were among the nearly 70 people killed.  The American Eagle jet arriving at Reagan National Airport departed from Wichita, Kansas, home to the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the High Development Camp that followed. not only did the Carolinas Figure Skating Club attend those events, but also the 14 skaters and family members killed in the crash.  The club is part of the Elite Training Team NC (ETT).  “Our ETT/CFSC Skaters who…

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin is running a critical Warrant Forgiveness Program that will let residents avoid arrest for municipal court warrants. Longview offers amnesty program to residents with outstanding warrants The program will run from Feb. 1 until April 30 and it will allow anyone with a city warrant to avoid arrest and part of the fees that would typically have to be paid in full for warrants. “If you have an active warrant through the court, now is your chance to take control of the situation and avoid further consequences. Don’t wait. If you take…

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – On Thursday afternoon, East Texas citizens gathered together for a prayer day in order to raise awareness about human trafficking and offer hope to survivors as the community united in prayer. Lufkin ISD announces new head football coach, athletic director The event was created after 4Kids4Famalies and Unbound Now partnered up along with support from local authorities and community leaders. The gathering occurred at 12:00 p.m. at the Smith County Courthouse Annex. A representative of the Tyler District Attorney’s Office gave remarks at the event which emphasized the importance of community action as well as…