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May 09, 2024

National News

Live Updates: Stormy Daniels Returns to Stand in Trump Trial

Ms. Daniels has already testified for about five hours, describing a sexual encounter with Donald J. Trump and the payout underpinning the criminal case against him. She’s also faced attacks from his lawyers.

www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/09/nyregion/trump-trial-stormy-daniels?unlocked_article_code=1.qk0.wse3.KtlH204Jpps7&smid=url-share

House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office

Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers quickly rejected it.

apnews.com/article/speaker-johnson-oust-motion-to-vacate-marjorie-taylor-greene-482da113f542b62ee00b5f1692f58a5b?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Community Corrections program making comeback in Tennessee • Tennessee Lookout

The Tennessee Department of Correction appears ready to resurrect Community Corrections programs with $11 million in funding/

tennesseelookout.com/2024/05/09/community-corrections-program-making-comeback-in-tennessee

Local News & Arts:

Morning Fax:

Mr. Mike Simmons, Principal at Athens City Middle school, has been named the Athens City Schools Principal of the Year. Also, Congratulations to Mr. Simmons for being named region level semi-finalist for Principal of the Year in the Southeast Region!

• The City of Athens Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Soap Box Derby registration is now open online, in-person, and over the phone until Friday, May 17th at 5:00pm. Online registration will still be open until Sunday, May 19th at 11:59pm. For the first time since 2019, the race will take place on Keith Lane on Saturday, June 1st 2024. Registration can be done online at www.athenstn.gov, by calling the Parks & Recreation office at (423) 744-2704, or by visiting the office at 815 N. Jackson St.

• The Annual Dan Henry Antique Tractor Show is ready to take you back in time. Come appreciate vintage machinery from all over the southeast. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public. It is being hosted at Dooley Tractor Company 109 N. Congress Pkwy in Athens on Saturday, May 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. 2 Dudes BBQ food truck will be on-site. For more info or to participate, contact Dan at (423) 506-2699.