Day: June 29, 2022

National News

Interstate Anniversary Marked

As record numbers of holiday travelers prepare to head out this holiday weekend and pay record gas prices to travel at least 50 miles from home, it’s worth noting that on this date… June 29, 1956 — 66 years ago today, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the interstate highway […]

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Regional News

Democrat Candidate For Tennessee Governor Stops In Newport

A Democratic candidate for governor was in Newport recently, where he visited with a small crowd of about 25. Jason Martin is a doctor. He is running against two other Democratic candidates and at least eight Independents, as well as incumbent Bill Lee. The stop came as he and his family were on their way […]

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