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Local educator honored by International Society
The Theta chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) attended the Tennessee State Convention held at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee from May 30 to June 1, 2024. DKG, a professional honor society for women educators with a membership exceeding 50,000, is globally recognized with establishments in 17 countries. The Society is committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of women educators and promoting excellence in education. Comprising members from Chester and Madison Counties, the Theta chapter was well represented at the state convention, with five of its members in attendance. The convention featured workshops on education, society business, and personal interests, with the keynote speaker being DKG International First Vice President Connie Rensink. Notably, Regina Karnes, a dedicated 19-year member and retired Chester County special education educator, was honored with the Order of the Rose Award for her exceptional contributions to the chapter and the community. The Theta chapter, established in 1939, continues to play a significant role in the education landscape, hosting a variety of impactful projects such as UNICEF for GIRLS (Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning Success), Student Essay Contests, and Teacher Grants-in-Aid.
Celebrate Fourth with Dixie Youth Ballpark
Chester County Dixie Youth will be hosting fireworks and fun Thursday, July 4. The show begins at 9 p.m. at the park on East Main St., in Henderson. The ballpark concession stand will be selling drinks and ice cream.
Cocke County jobless rate ticks up slightly
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD) released its monthly county unemployment rates on Thursday for the month of May, 2024. According to its report, Cocke County saw a slight increase in the rate from the previous month, coming in at 3.5% in May, up from 3.4% in April. Notably, the May 2024 unemployment rate reported for Cocke County was still 13% less than one year ago when the rate stood at 3.9%. ...
New booting law to take effect in Tennessee starting July 1
Within a week, Nashville drivers won't have to worry about boots on their tires, at least for now. It's because the city's car booting law conflicts with a new state law. It's meant to target bad actors who prey on drivers parking around the city.
Giant, inflatable IUD stands at Tennessee State Capitol to build support for contraception access
While Democrats worry access to contraception is at risk, Republicans have argued legislation to protect birth control access is unnecessary because there currently are no proposals threatening access.
Key dates, voting locations, registration deadlines and more for Aug. 1 election
Voters only have a couple more days to register to be eligible to cast a ballot in the August election. The registration deadline is July 2. Voters can go to ovr.govote.tn.gov or fill out the forms in person at the Knoxville Election Commission office inside the Old Courthouse, 300 Main St., Knoxville.
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