Ford broke ground on BlueOval City, a new electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility, on Friday less than a year after the company first announced the project.
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Tennessee Representative David Kustoff Selected to Serve on Ways and Means Committee
Tennessee Representative David Kustoff (R-TN-08) announced Saturday that he was selected to serve on the Ways and Means Committee.
“I am honored to be on this committee, & I look forward to advancing policies that will get our nation’s economy back on track,” Representative Kustoff wrote on Twitter.
Read MoreDepartment of Justice, Local Leaders Announce Agreement to Combat Violent Crime in West Tennessee
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and local leaders in West Tennessee are working together in order to reduce violent crime, according to a release from the DOJ.
United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., joined by non-profit organizations, clergy leaders, and other community leaders, announced a new “Better Community Summit” effort to tackle the crimes.
Read MoreMadison County Mayoral Candidate AJ Massey: Focusing on Schools and Education Will Help Kill ‘Public School-to-Prison Pipeline’
Wednesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Republican Mayoral Candidate for Madison County, AJ Massey to the newsmakers line to discuss his background and answer questions on education.
Read MoreMadison County Mayoral Republican Candidate John Newman Talks Conservative Record and Responsible Growth
Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Republican primary candidate for Madison County mayor, John Newman to the newsmaker line to discuss his background and why he’s running for mayor.
Read MoreBolivar, Tennessee Mayor Julian McTizic Talks Town History and New Business Growth
Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Mayor Julian McTizic of Bolivar, Tennessee, to the newsmaker line to talk about the recent decision of Wall Innovations to relocate its headquarters to his town.
Read MoreTennessee State Senator Mike Bell Explains Why He Voted for Ford Motor Company and Economic Incentives
Tuesday morning on the Tennessee Star Report, host Michael Patrick Leahy welcomed retiring State Senator Mike Bell in studio to discuss why he voted for Ford Motor Company Megasite.
Read MoreAndy Ogles Urges Legislators to Proceed with Caution and Read the Fine Print of Ford Mega Site Deal
Tuesday morning on the Tennessee Star Report, host Michael Patrick Leahy welcomed Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles in studio to explain the many reasons for carefully reviewing the details in the Ford Mega Site deal.
Read MoreTennessee State Representative Chris Todd Talks Mechanics and Concerns of New Ford Motor Mega Site Deal
Tuesday morning on the Tennessee Star Report, host Michael Patrick Leahy welcomed State Representative (R-73) Chris Todd to the newsmakers line to discuss the mechanics of the For Motor Megasite deal.
Read MoreWest Tennessee Inmate Accused of Murdering Prison Administrator During Escape Captured Sunday Near Prison
Curtis Ray Watson, the fugitive accused of murdering a West Tennessee prison official during his escape, was captured Sunday in Henning, multiple media reports say.
Read MoreHeidi Shafer Talks to the Tennessee Star Report About Her Bid for GOP Nomination in Special State Senate Election
In a specific discussion on Monday morning’s Tennessee Star Report with Steve Gill and Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – the duo spoke to Heidi Shafer, candidate for the GOP nomination in the State Senate…
Read MoreCandidates Gear Up to Replace Mark Norris in State Senate
Four Republicans have filed paperwork to replace Mark Norris in a special election in Tennessee’s 32nd State Senate District, according to The Daily Memphian. Norris was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge earlier this year. The primary will be held on January 24, with early voting beginning…
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