Changes Coming to Tennessee’s Unemployment Benefits Program
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will implement indexing for Tennessee unemployment benefits, as well as several other changes to comply with legislation passed by members of the Tennessee General Assembly in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Below, is information about the new laws that mandate indexing and other changes to Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Behind West Main Street In Morristown
A Morristown man was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault following a shooting in downtown Morristown early the morning of October 22, 2023 Carl Antonio Davis, Jr., 27, of Morristown is suspected of shooting 28-year-old Jordan Suiter behind 142 West Main Street after the two argued while attending a party in the building. Suiter was […]
Jefferson County Commission Votes Down (18-2) DOE’s Amendment To Fund Allied Behavioral Health
Jefferson County Department of Education will have to find another revenue source to fund it’s contract with Allied Behavioral Health which is a mental health contractor that is housed in Jefferson County Schools. Allied has been the topic of discussion for several months, as some parents, citizens and elected officials have expressed concerns regarding the […]
Wheel Tax Fails In County Commission Vote
Jefferson County Commissioners declined to find a super majority to keep the wheel tax in place after it’s sunset in April 2024. The vote fell one vote short of the 14 needed to extend the current wheel tax, with 13 voting in favor, 7 in opposition and one absent. Revenues from the wheel tax account […]
Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers Rose .4 Percent In September
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2023 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.6 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The […]
Commissioner Gonzales Announces 2023 Bank Holiday Schedule
In response to anticipated questions, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on the following dates, in addition to federally designated holidays, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing: • Friday November 24 2023 (In addition to Thursday, November 23, 2023) • Friday, December 22, […]
Free ACT Retake Opportunities Available for All Tennessee High School Seniors
the Tennessee Department of Education highlighted the free ACT retake opportunity for public high school seniors in Tennessee to boost their scores on the ACT college entrance exam. Tennessee leads the nation in ACT access, offering public high school students the opportunity to take the ACT two times for free during normal school hours. Public […]
TN AG Files Complaint against DHS and ICE
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint against the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). The complaint raises claims under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) stemming from Defendants’ failure to produce documents regarding the release of immigrant detainees into Tennessee. “Tennesseans have a right to […]
Jefferson County High School Presents Homecoming Court 2023
JCHS SENIORS Kamry Bolin is the daughter of Jason & Marilyn Bolin of Dandridge. She is a member of the Patriots Events Council, National Honors Society, FCA Leadership, Patriot Pals and the Varsity Basketball Team. Kamry is a proud member of Grants Chapel United Methodist Church in Dandridge. She is escorted by Graham […]
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) tomorrow, Oct. 4. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test […]
Rep. Diana Harshbarger Holds Third Annual Military Service Academy Day
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger held her third annual Military Service Academy Day for prospective students and their families in Tennessee’s First District who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities available at the United States Service Academies. Held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, the following representatives from our nation’s elite military academies attended the event […]
Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
The Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival came to the streets of Historic Downtown Dandridge, Saturday, September 30, 2023. The annual festival is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the heritage of Scots-Irish settlers in the area. Traditional music, food, and dance are always a part of the festival as is the parade of Pipe and Drums. […]
HOPE Scholarship Program Provides Record Amount of Student Support
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has completed an overview of the HOPE Scholarship Program. In 2003, the General Assembly created the HOPE Scholarship program to provide lottery-funded financial aid to offset the cost of postsecondary education. Tennessee’s students began to benefit from this financial aid in the fall of 2004. […]
Tennessee Attorney General Again Pushes Back on Federal Government’s Campaign to Dictate Household Appliances
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has again filed a public comment opposing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) latest rule to set new efficiency standards for consumer water heaters. The proposed standards risk driving cost-effective models off the market and further straining the energy grid. General Skrmetti’s public comment highlights the legal flaws with DOE’s proposal […]
It’s Not Too Early to Talk Turkey
Even though Thanksgiving is eight weeks away, now is the time to order local meats for your holiday table. “Locally raised turkeys for Thanksgiving tables is a tradition,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Buying directly from producers means you’re getting the freshest meat and increasing income for a local business.” Many farmers take reservations […]
