American Red Cross has steps to help students stay safe
It’s time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps to help students stay safe Take special precautions with kids going to school for the first time Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross North Carolina Region […]
Consumer Price Index for all items rises 0.2% in July; shelter up
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by far […]
Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee Request Jefferson County Schools End Business Relationship With Allied
Jefferson County, Tennessee School System employs a third-party mental health provider, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (Allied), a business relationship that started in 2019 according to records obtained under Tennessee’s Open Records Act. Under the terms of a contract that was renewed on July 17, 2023, by the director of Jefferson County schools, Allied’s executive director, […]
Jefferson County School District Asked To Be On Panel At Southeast Safety Summit
The Jefferson County School District was recently highlighted for their work in school safety at the Southeast Safety Summit sponsored by Safe and Sound Schools held in Gatlinburg, TN July 26-28, 2023. Jefferson County Schools participated in a panel discussion moderated by TN Department of Education Safety Mentor, Mandy Schneitman regarding their success in conducting […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce up to $185 Million in Grants to Expand Broadband Access in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the department will offer up to $185 million in grants to expand internet access in Tennessee. Starting in September 2023, TNECD will provide grants allocated through the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group to expand broadband access in Tennessee’s underserved and […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Grant Funding for Jefferson County Public Library System to Increase Technology Accessibility
Senator Frank Niceley, Representative Jeremy Faison, Representative Andrew Farmer and Secretary of State Tre Hargett announce the Jefferson County Public Library System will receive Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grants. “Libraries provide so many important resources that help our citizens learn and grow together,” said Sen. Niceley. “These grants will further our efforts to provide […]
TML Awards Ceremony Honors Morristown Landing
Earlier this month, the City of Morristown was notified by the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) that they were selected as the recipient of the “Excellence in Recreation Facilities Award”. This week, City staff and Council members attended the TML 83rd Annual Conference in Nashville at which they were honored during the event ceremony and presented […]
Rep. Diana Harshbarger Introduces Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, joined by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX), introduced the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act. This legislation will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program that increases access to innovative cognitive care in partnership with private organizations. With recent studies forecasting increases in cognitive impairments among veterans in […]
Science, Hardware Launch on NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cargo Mission
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with more than 8,200 pounds of NASA science investigations and cargo after launching at 8:31 p.m. EDT Tuesday from the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website will provide live coverage of the […]
Today Possibly Hottest Day Of The Year – Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call […]
New On Our Sleeves® survey highlights top stressors as students prepare to head back to school
Preparing to head back to school can be a time of many emotions, from excitement to nerves. But for children who found the previous school year to be challenging, it can be an especially stressful experience. In a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of The On Our Sleeves Movement for […]
Emerging Tick Bite-Associated Meat Allergy Potentially Affects Thousands
The CDC reports that between 2010 and 2022, there were more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome identified. However, because the diagnosis of alpha-gal syndrome requires a positive diagnostic test and a clinical exam, and some individuals with alpha-gal syndrome may not get tested, it is estimated that as many as 450,000 people might have been […]
Preventing Tick Bites
Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your area. Before You Go Outdoors Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in […]
Attorney General Skrmetti’s Statement on Proposed HHS HIPAA Privacy Rule
In response to public interest in a recent comment letter Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined related to a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), General Skrmetti issues this statement: “In June, I joined eighteen other state AGs in opposing rulemaking by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I did so […]
Gov. Lee Announces Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to take advantage of back-to-school savings during this weekend’s July 28-30 traditional sales tax holiday. “Tennessee’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I encourage every Tennessee family to take advantage of […]
