Campus Ministry Leaders Attempted to Defraud MTSU
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of three men associated with Middle Tennessee State University’s Campus Outreach ministry organization. The investigation began after MTSU’s Internal Audit staff notified the Comptroller’s Office about the situation. Investigators determined that campus director John Thomas “JT” Farmer, campus minister Greg McCall, and MTSU’s […]
Tennessee Guardsmen responding to Louisiana wildfires
Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Warner Ross, announced today that two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion have departed this morning for Louisiana to support state, county, and local emergency responders battling the Tiger Island wildfire burning in Beauregard Parish, the largest wildfire in the state’s history. The 12-person team, to include the flight […]
Jefferson County Opioid Board Accepting Applications For Funding
Jefferson County Opioid Board, created by the office of Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts, is accepting applications for organizations to receive a portion of funding that is tied to a settlement with the State of Tennessee in excess of $1 billion dollars. Jefferson County is one of several counties that will receive an annual allocation […]
Unlocking New and Old Passions: Tennessee Wildlife Federation Offering Hunting and Fishing Workshops to East Tennesseans
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, is reconnecting residents with the Tennessee outdoors through its hands-on hunting and fishing workshops. For the remainder of 2023, the Federation has 15 workshops scheduled across the state with five located in East Tennessee.Designed to equip […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Serve Their Community and Become a Poll Worker
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to serve their community by signing up to be poll workers. “Poll workers are fundamental to running safe and secure elections in Tennessee,” said Secretary Hargett. “That is why I encourage all eligible Tennesseans to serve their community by signing up to […]
COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RATE of INTEREST
The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Therefore, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 1987, Public Chapter 291, for the month of September, 2023 is 8.17 percent […]
Gov. Lee Issues Official Call, Presents Legislative Priorities Ahead of Public Safety Special Session
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session on public safety, convening August 21. “As our nation faces evolving public safety threats, Tennessee remains vigilant and is taking continued action to protect communities while preserving the constitutional rights […]
VITAL POLICY – Special Legislative Session May Result in More Federal Control Over Healthcare, Loss of Medical Privacy, More Liberal Ideology in Public Education
There is a solid set of reasons that most states are avoiding waivers from the federal government to allow federal matching funds for Medicaid to cover the cost of services for mental illness and substance abuse disorders at institutions of mental diseases. Those reasons include potential loss of privacy, data mining of personal information, expansion […]
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 […]
