Federal Assistance Deadline Extended for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Gov. Bill Lee has announced an extension of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) program application deadline for Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Survivors now have until Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. “As communities in East Tennessee continue the rebuilding process, we remain focused on […]
The Salvation Army Urges Holiday Giving to Support Neighbors in Need
During this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Sevierville is ramping up efforts to support those most in need. This year, The Salvation Army seeks to raise $120,000 to meet the growing demand for essential services in the Sevier & Cocke County communities. Every year, The Salvation Army of Sevierville provides rent and utility assistance, […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Reminds Tennesseans of REAL ID Deadline Six Months From Today
The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, […]
Driver Services for Tennesseans Impacted by Hurricane Helene Now at the mobile unit and Multi-Agency Resource Centers
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is now offering Driver Services including free replacement licenses to citizens directly impacted by the East Tennessee floods at the mobile unit at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs). The MARCs are located at 466 Learning Road (or […]
Morristown Woman Arrested For Involvement In String Of Overdose Deaths
Ashlyn Jade Henry was arrested this morning for her involvement in a string of overdose deaths that occurred in January in the city of Morristown and Hamblen County. Henry, 24, of White Pine, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Greeneville, Tennessee and is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, distribution of […]
Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces Food Assistance Benefits Available to Tennesseans Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that the department will provide additional food assistance for Tennesseans impacted by Hurricane Helene. Effective immediately, qualifying households who lived or worked in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties that experienced loss as a result of the hurricane are now able to pre-register for […]
SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Tennesseans Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Tennessee following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Tennessee impacted by this disaster in every way […]
Gov. Lee Provides Update on Multi-Agency Response to Hurricane Helene
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Actions An expedited Major Disaster Declaration has been granted for Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. Damage assessments remain in progress and will inform additional requests to be made to the federal government. Donations: Affected counties have started establishing donation collection centers. Information on these centers can be […]
TDEC Issues Temporary Water Contact Advisories for East Tennessee Areas Affected by Extreme Flooding
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is issuing a temporary water contact advisory telling the public to avoid all contact with waterbodies affected by the extreme flooding in East Tennessee. This applies to all surface waters in the Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe, and Watauga River watersheds as well as any other waters […]
Jefferson County EMA Establishes Drinking Water Distribution Station For Swannsylvania Residents
For those residents in the Swannsylvania area that are affected by the water outage. Drinking water distribution point: 2815 Orchard Rd. Dandridge, TN Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm
Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties
NASHVILLE – Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties […]
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Currently, at least one in five adults (20%) in each U.S. state is living with obesity. “This new data highlight the need for […]
The Salvation Army Provides Critical Relief in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee
In the wake of catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in far eastern Tennessee, The Salvation Army of Kentucky & Tennessee has begun providing crucial relief services to impacted communities. Captain Justin Vincent, local Corps Officer of The Salvation Army in Sevierville, one of the corps closest to the affected areas, led his team of […]
VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County School Board Takes Three Steps to Break Jefferson Elementary School Stalemate
For the past few years, a majority of Jefferson County Commissioners have been asking for two simple things related to Jefferson Elementary School, a cost estimate on remodel and a cost estimate on the so-called Ibbetson Pod Plan to relocate students out of the current Jefferson Elementary School, and potentially add a new classroom pod […]
