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Tennessee’s only licensed sportsbook shuts its doors, thanking users for their play and loyalty

Tennessee’s only licensed sportsbook shuts its doors, thanking users for their play and loyalty

Published by skeptic

Tennessee Action 24/7 has announced it will cease operations, effective immediately, thanking its users for their loyalty. The sportsbook, the only one officially licensed in Tennessee, has shared an update on its website that no more bets will be accepted as it closes its doors for good. Any wagers already placed will be honored. As the only Tennessee-owned sportsbook, Tennessee Action 24/7 noted that 90% of its funds invested were from Tennesseans, thanking its users and those across the state for their “confidence and support.” No reason has been given for the closure in the company’s statement. Back in 2021, Tennessee Action 24/7 had its license indefinitely suspended for suspicious player deposit activity. However, there’s no evidence that this closure is related to license suspensions. “We are proud to have served our friends and neighbors as the only Tennessee-owned and operated licensed online sportsbook for the past five years,” the company wrote in its statement. “Thank you for your play. Thank you for your loyalty. Over 90 percent of funds invested in the company were …

Abandoned pigs rescued on Tennessee’s Looney Islands

Abandoned pigs rescued on Tennessee’s Looney Islands

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A team from the Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville recently rescued two pigs stranded on a group of islands in the Tennessee River. After receiving multiple calls about the animals that appeared to be abandoned on Looney Islands, the team worked with the Knoxville Fire Department and Knox County Rescue to get to the islands. After some searching, the two pigs were found together and rescued thanks to a bit of patience and the team’s “pig whisperer.” This pig whisperer is Mary Nussbaum, the Young-Williams Animal Center’s Director of Medical Operations. Nussbaum has over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, including working at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and its Veterinary Medical Center. “She also is passionate about the care and protection of animals. Since the pigs were stranded on Looney Islands in January, available food resources were scarce, and the rescue team was able to lure the pigs with a whole lot of patience and several …