Tragic Collision in Jefferson County: Paramedic Killed, Another Injured in Ambulance Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday night in Jefferson County, resulting in the death of paramedic Jeremy Sutton and injuring Sarah Brooks. The crash took place around 9:30 p.m. on Interstate 40 near the I-81 interchange. Both Sutton and Brooks sustained injuries and were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment. According […]
2024 Labor Day Boating Weekend
The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2024 summer boating season, is Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issues a reminder to wear life jackets and for boating in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA […]
AEC Co-op Connections Error Correction – dates that member payment options will be offline
Release from AEC: In our September Co-op Connections that was released this morning, there was an error concerning the dates that member payment options will be offline. We inadvertently put the beginning date as “November 30“. This date is actually September 30. It should read as follows… Beginning September 30th at 4:00 pm through Monday, October 7th, […]
Gov. Lee Awards GIVE Grants to Further Strengthen Rural Workforce Development
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced recipients of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. Tennessee has made notable progress in rural workforce development which has resulted in securing over 41,500 new jobs and nearly $19 billion in capital investment […]
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Awarded $35 Million GEAR UP Grant to Enhance College Readiness Across the State
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This seven-year grant, set to run from September 2024 through September 2031, will play a pivotal role in promoting college […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Citizens to Become Poll Workers for Nov. 5 State & Federal Election
Ahead of the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is again encouraging Tennesseans to consider becoming poll workers later this fall. “Our poll workers are critical to a successful election,” said Secretary Hargett. “We anticipate a robust voter turnout, and there is always a need for poll workers, […]
Three Consecutive Months of Record-Low Unemployment
For a third consecutive month, the statewide unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3%, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state first marked the record low for seasonally adjusted unemployment in May, and it has held steady ever since. Over the past year, Tennessee’s statewide […]
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces New Commission Members
Governor Bill Lee recently announced the appointment of five distinguished individuals to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The new members attended their first THEC quarterly commission meeting on August 15, 2024. These new commissioners bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will further enhance the commission’s mission to increase the number of Tennesseans […]
TN AG Joins 15 State Coalition in Lawsuit to Stop Biden Admin from Extending Full Health Care Benefits to Illegal Immigrants
Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a coalition of 14 other state attorneys general led by Kansas, filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt the Biden administration’s plan of extending ACA benefits to illegal immigrants. The final rule, scheduled to go into effect on November 1, would grant taxpayer-subsidized health plans to […]
Perrigo Issues Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Product Type: Food & Beverages Infant Formula & Foods Reason for Announcement: Product contains levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted Company Name: Perrigo Company plc Brand Name: CVS Health, H-E-B Baby Product Description: Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder Company Announcement Dublin, Ireland and Allegan, MI – August 8, 2024 – […]
Carson-Newman nursing camps offer youth insights into nursing professions
This summer Carson-Newman University’s Nursing Department hosted two camps for youth, piquing the interest of what could be the next generation of healthcare providers. In June the department hosted 46 rising high school juniors, senior and recent graduates for an immersive five-day camp. Students, both locally and from other states, stayed in residence halls and […]
Secretary Hargett, Division of Elections Reminds Voters to Text to Report Suspected Fraud During Aug. 1 Election
Ahead of the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and County General Elections, Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections are reminding all registered voters casting a ballot that they have two options for the reporting of suspicious activity — via text or by placing a call into the Division’s toll-free hotline. […]
Rep. Harshbarger & House Freedom Caucus Oppose Rep. Thompson’s Appointment to Investigation Task Force
House Freedom Caucus released a statement urging leadership to prevent Representative Bennie Thompson from being a member of the task force assigned to investigate the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump. Additionally, HFC is urging leadership to remove him from his role as Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, citing his effort […]
AEC Mourns the Loss of Lineman in Electrical Contact Incident
On July 23, 2024, at approximately 9:20am crews with Appalachian Electric Cooperative were working to install a new service in Grainger County when, for circumstances under investigation, an electrical contact occurred on site. AEC crew members on the scene immediately began providing life saving measures and contacted EMS. The Lineman was taken to Morristown-Hamblen Hospital, […]
Tennessee Tourism Breaks $30B in Visitor Spending in 2023, Creating a Record Tax Benefit for Tennesseans
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to […]
CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability
The CDC has released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS), providing quick and easy online access to state-level health data on adults with disabilities. The latest data, from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), reveal that more than 1 in 4—over 70 million—adults in the United States reported […]
