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Tennessee woman receives $687K in jury verdict for COVID-19 vaccine firing
Jon Styff The Center Square A federal jury in Tennessee found a former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee should receive more than $687,000 after being fired due to a refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccination due to religious beliefs. Tanja Benton received the award in federal court in Chattanooga based upon a preponderance of evidence […] The post Tennessee woman receives $687K in jury verdict for COVID-19 vaccine firing appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Philip Seymour Hamilton, 75
Philip Seymour Hamilton, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on June 30th, 2024, in New Tazewell, TN. Philip was an Army veteran who loved taking cruises with his family and living life on the lake. Some of his favorite hobbies were cooking, gardening, and ending the day with a vodka martini. He is survived […] The post Philip Seymour Hamilton, 75 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tazewell man arrested after pointing gun at men working on farm
On Friday, June 29, 2024, Sergeant. Seals and Deputy Tompkins with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, were dispatched to the Little Sycamore area in regard to a male subject, identified as 57-year-old Jeffrey R. Wilson of Tazewell, who had brandished a revolver pointing it at two individuals working placing cattle panels at a leased farm. […] The post Tazewell man arrested after pointing gun at men working on farm appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Health care law changes begin July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at […] The post Health care law changes begin July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children’s Services of abusing disabled kids
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout The Department of Children’s Services is illegally and unconstitutionally warehousing kids with disabilities in prison-like facilities, where they are pepper-sprayed, beaten and denied access to education and healthcare, a new class action complaint alleges. In the sweeping 114-page legal complaint filed Wednesday in a Nashville federal court, page after page […] The post Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children’s Services of abusing disabled kids appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square It will become a misdemeanor to violate bond release conditions and good time can no longer reduce an inmates sentence in Tennessee beginning on July 1. A series of criminal justice changes passed by the Tennessee General Assembly go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year, […] The post Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee students show TCAP math score improvement
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee students showed math test scored improvements since hitting a pandemic low point in 2021, just as occurred in English language arts, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program places results into four categories – exceed, met, approaching and below […] The post Tennessee students show TCAP math score improvement appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Salon Bliss opens new location in Tazewell
Salon Bliss recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new location at 124 Highway 25E South in Tazewell. Pictured with members of the Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce and several friends and supporters are stylists Crystal Whiteaker, Samantha Mullins, Crystal Sweet, Heather Gibson and Alex Brock along with Chesnee Whiteaker who does nails and […] The post Salon Bliss opens new location in Tazewell appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee has opened applications for security grants for organizations including churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The 12-month grants will be cost reimbursements grants to fund security personnel funded with $750,000 in the state budget. “Unfortunately, houses of worship can often be soft targets,” said Department of Safety and Homeland […] The post Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Supreme Court will hear Tennessee gender-affirming care ban case
By Jon Styff The Center Square The U.S. Supreme Court said it plans to take up a case related to Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1, which prohibits gender-affirming surgeries for minors. A July 2023 ruling from the Sixth District U.S. Court of Appeals allowed the law to take effect. Now, the appeal will be heard by the Supreme […] The post Supreme Court will hear Tennessee gender-affirming care ban case appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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