TDEC, Office of Outdoor Recreation Announce $21 Million in Parks & Recreation Grants
The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $21,017,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for 27 communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The LPRF program provides state funding to match local government investments for recreation projects and the purchase […]
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 […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Unveils New Tennessee Driver Licenses and Self-Service Kiosks
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks, which can reduce wait times at Driver Service Centers. The new credentials and kiosks will expand to all Driver Service Centers over the next few months. […]
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 – […]
FDA approves first nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis
Children and adults with life-threatening allergies will have a needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved neffy epinephrine nasal spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in people weighing at least 66 pounds. It is the first treatment that does not require an injection. “Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and some […]
Two Close Calls in One Week for TDOT Employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, our vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened on Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a TDOT truck sitting in traffic on I-24. […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT PROPERTY BUYER WHO FAILED TO RECORD DEED DID NOT GAIN OWNERSHIP THROUGH ADVERSE POSSESSION
The Tennessee Supreme Court held today that a person who bought property near downtown Nashville, but failed to record the deed, could not gain full ownership of the property under a rule of law known as “adverse possession.” Under adverse possession, someone who may not own property but possesses it for a certain number of […]
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. […]
Wiers Farm, Inc Expands Voluntary Recall on Whole and Salad Cucumbers Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria
Additional produce has been added to the original recall as indicated below. Willard, OH (July 22, 2024) – Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Wiers Farm Inc., in cooperation with the […]
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 […]
OP-ED By Commissioners Blevins, Reed and Brooks
Jefferson County Commissioner Rob Blevins (District 6) Commissioner Marcus Reed (District 10) Commissioner Austin Brooks (District 3) July 26, 2024 MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Publication Citizens of Jefferson County, and certain county commissioners, were blindsided at the regular County Commission Meeting on Monday July 15, 2024, when a proposal was made, and a vote was […]
14 Year Old Morristown Girl Missing Since Last Week
Investigators are currently searching for 14-year-old Lurvin-Danelia Galeas Brizuela (see attached photo) who was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday. She was last seen at approximately 10:00 am on that date. Family believes she may be in the company of 21-year-old Esteban Ranganal who has a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm (see photo […]
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, […]
