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Election officials make adjustments for counties hit by Helene | Tennessee
SUMMARY: Residents in six East Tennessee counties impacted by Hurricane Helene can vote absentee or in person with some polling places changed. Early voting starts next week for the Nov. 5 election, and voters can request absentee ballots up to 90 days before Election Day. The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, praised local election officials for their resilience amid the disaster, ensuring the election proceeds smoothly. Adjustments include relocated polling sites in Cocke, Johnson, Carter, Unicoi, and Greene counties. Additionally, Gov. Bill Lee announced a $2,500 tax credit for residents with damaged homes and extended tax deadlines, while 16 lives were lost in the storm.
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Becoming East Tennessee: Ashe's Journey to Vol Nation
SUMMARY: The speaker is heading to Nean Stadium, where they’re excited to shift from supporting War Eagle to B Orange. Eager to learn as much as possible before the upcoming season’s big games, they reflect on the excitement of seeing a real stadium in person. Though it’s not football, the experience feels iconic, prompting a sense of anticipation and appreciation for the atmosphere.
There’s always room for one more in Vol Nation๐ ๐!
But will this Auburn fan make the switch to the other orange? Join Ashe in her journey to learn all things East Tennessee and what it means to be a Volunteer – check out her story tomorrow!
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Report questions Rhea County sheriff’s expenditures, policies | Tennessee
SUMMARY: A report from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reveals misconduct by Rhea County’s sheriff, who directed department employees to work at his and his son’s private businesses. The report details questionable expenditures from the Rhea County Angel Tree Toy Drive, including alcohol purchases, and alleges that three deputies were paid for hours they didn’t work. Additionally, the sheriff improperly released inmates without court permission. Investigators found missing timesheets linked to over $20,000 paid to a former road patrol sergeant for minimal work. The findings, spanning January 2017 to May 2024, have been forwarded to the District Attorney’s office.
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Mississippi county to deport undocumented inmates
SUMMARY: More than a dozen inmates in Doto County are set to be deported due to their illegal entry into the U.S., according to District Attorney Matthew Barton. His office has formed a partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to expedite this process. Barton emphasized that the responsibility for handling the deportation lies with ICE and the respective countries, not his office. Currently, one inmate is in ICE custody, with thirteen more scheduled for transfer. Charges against these inmates range from drug possession to serious offenses like attempted murder and sexual abuse, prompting the DA’s desire to remove them from the community.
DeSoto County is set to deport more than a dozen inmates as part of a new partnership between the county’s District Attorney’s office and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/desoto-county-to-deport-undocumented-inmates/article_371c4ddc-85e3-11ef-bbec-2f640f36a582.html
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