TN SUPREME COURT ACTIVATES RULE ALLOWING FLOOD VICTIMS TO ACCEPT FREE LEGAL SERVICES FROM OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEYS
Today the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order allowing out-of-state lawyers to temporarily offer their services, free of charge, to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee. The Order follows a joint request from the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) and Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) asking the Court to activate Rule […]
One Week Left to Vote Early Ahead of Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all registered Tennessee voters they have one more week to utilize the flexibility and convenience of the early voting period to cast a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election. Through the first six days, almost one million Tennesseans have already cast their ballot […]
Driver Services for Tennesseans Impacted by Hurricane Helene Now at the mobile unit and Multi-Agency Resource Centers
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is now offering Driver Services including free replacement licenses to citizens directly impacted by the East Tennessee floods at the mobile unit at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs). The MARCs are located at 466 Learning Road (or […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Criminal Justice Class
Officer Jim Potts wears a lot of hats in the state of Tennessee concerning law enforcement and education, including his service as the Upper East Tennessee President of SkillsUSA, the student youth organization that serves all CTE disciplines. However, his most important hat bears the title of Criminal Justice Instructor at Jefferson County High School […]
Morristown Woman Arrested For Involvement In String Of Overdose Deaths
Ashlyn Jade Henry was arrested this morning for her involvement in a string of overdose deaths that occurred in January in the city of Morristown and Hamblen County. Henry, 24, of White Pine, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Greeneville, Tennessee and is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, distribution of […]
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years. This is according to newly released data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). Within the past year alone, at least half a million fewer students are using tobacco products, contributing to this important progress. […]
Public Comment Period Open for December Rulemaking Hearing
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting public comments on regulations governing license and permit fees, boating certificates, migratory bird hunting, refuges, wildlife management areas, and public hunting areas. Written comments will be accepted through the Public Comment Opportunity section of the Agency’s website here through Nov. 30, 2024. The rules are posted for viewing on the […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below U.S. Rate
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2% in September, up one-tenth of a percentage point over the previous month. The state […]
Stay Safe this Halloween with these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Spooky season is in full swing with costumes and festivities galore! Halloween can be an exciting and creative time of year where children can be whoever they want to be. Whether they’re dressed up as scary monsters, a blushing princess or anything in between, it’s important to make sure safety is a top priority. Some […]
Gov. Lee Announces Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee unveiled the Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program, a $100 million fund to directly serve the health and wellbeing of Tennesseans in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Counties eligible for assistance include Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington. “Hurricane Helene was an unprecedented […]
Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces Food Assistance Benefits Available to Tennesseans Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that the department will provide additional food assistance for Tennesseans impacted by Hurricane Helene. Effective immediately, qualifying households who lived or worked in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties that experienced loss as a result of the hurricane are now able to pre-register for […]
Application Process Opened for Court of Appeals Vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications to initiate the process of filling a vacancy on the Western Section of the Court of Appeals that will occur January 4, 2025 following the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin. Interested applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, […]
Application Process Opened for Court of Criminal Appeals Vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals following the death of Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr., on August 17, 2024. Interested applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for the past five […]
VITAL POLICY – Focus on Jefferson County CTE Education, Automotive Technology
With the average car having 50 to 100 on-board computers that monitor and control engine performance, transmission shifting, and management of anti-lock braking systems, it requires a symphony of electronic communication, driver commands, and mechanical processes to get drivers from point A to point B. Likewise, it takes a concert of outstanding teachers, specialized training, […]
SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Tennesseans Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Tennessee following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Tennessee impacted by this disaster in every way […]
