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MasterCraft mass layoffs

‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ – More People Come Forward About MasterCraft Layoffs | WVLT

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‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ | More People Come Forward About MasterCraft Layoffs

MasterCraft mass layoffs

MasterCraft mass layoffs. (image: WVLT)

By Ellie Byrd

WVLT

July 3, 2023

VONORE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Several employees told WVLT News they were laid off by MasterCraft Boat Company in Monroe County on Wednesday.

Former MasterCraft employees told WVLT News that they were pulled into groups by the human resources department, terminated and asked to leave immediately. Many of them said they were completely blindsided and are confused as to why they were let go.

Full article at WVLT.

Lauren Morgan water ski jump

Lauren Morgan: Scholar, Feminist, and World Games Gold Medalist | CBS 42

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Lauren Morgan: Scholar, feminist, and World Games gold medalist

Lauren Morgan water ski jump

Lauren Morgan exits the water at Oak Mountain State Park after securing a gold medal for the US in the women’s water ski jump. (Photo by Lee Hedgepeth)

By Lee Hedgepeth

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Lauren Morgan didn’t know she’d be representing the United States in the World Games until three days before the international sporting competition began. She didn’t have the normal opportunity for planning or for preparation. But the world-class water skier was determined. A little panicked, too, but determined nonetheless. She wanted to win, and she knew she had the skills to get the job done.

Full article at CBS 42.