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Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Two teenagers arrested on robbery charges in Cape Girardeau, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU (MO) – Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 3400 Block of William after reports of a suspicious person on July 12 at 12:30 a.m. When arriving to the scene officers found 19-year-old Scott Taylor from Jackson, MO who appeared to be unconscious from an apparent overdose. Taylor had a ski mask over his head and an AK47 style rifle laying over his arm. Officers removed the firearm from his person and placed Taylor in handcuffs. Medical personnel arrived on-scene and began to provide first aid. Taylor was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The firearm was loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition and capable of lethal force.
Parker Hannifin Presented Safety Award
Parker Hannifin in Greenfield has been presented the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as “TOSHA”, recognized Parker Hannifin employers and employees for meeting 500,000 hours without a lost time or restricted workday. John Pitcher is the plant manager of Parker Hannifin.
Dresden Inmate Dead, South Fulton Inmate Charged
Fulton, Ky. – On Friday, July 12th, shortly before 4:00pm CT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 was notified by the Fulton County Detention Center that a female inmate, Charlina M. Easley, 40 years old of Dresden, was found unresponsive in her cell and transported to a local medical center where she was pronounced deceased.
Big Lots Announces Plans to Close Some Stores This Year
Big Lots has announced their plans to close 35 to 40 stores by year’s end. The announcement comes following a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For the first quarter ending on May 4th, Big Lots announced a decrease in sales of one-billion dollars. Although no specific...
Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee will have agreements in place before the Dec. 31 deadline for all $3.7 billion of its federal American Rescue Plan funds. The group overseeing those allocations now knows that, if those funds are not fully spend on those projects, it can redirect the funds to other eligible projects […] The post Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
The Tennessee Military Department announced new Assistant Adjutant General, Air, to begin role in August
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, announced that Knoxville native Col. Martin Hartley has been selected as the Tennessee Military Department’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air. The announcement, made on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, marks a significant appointment...
Gov. Lee appoints three new judicial positions in Maury, Sumner and Shelby counties
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his appointments of three key judicial positions. Appointments include Jennifer Nichols to the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Jessica Parrish to the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court and Jim Newson to the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court. The 30th Judicial District serves Shelby County. ...
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued in Memphis and Surrounding Areas: Residents Alerted to Poor Air Quality
Residents in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, including the vibrant city of Memphis, are advised to remain cautious as the Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for today. This alert, relayed by the National Weather Service Memphis TN, is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and will likely exceed federal safe health standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lane College announces selection of new interim president
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Lane College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald W. Comer as Interim President, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Comer, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, has impressive educational credentials, a stellar corporate career, a community service background, and a deep commitment to student success, which will be a driving force in the future of Lane College.
Urban Art Commission to honor local mural artist at Gooch Park
Excitement is building in the Memphis community as the UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with HUG Parks Friends and Memphis City Parks, prepares for the dedication of a new mural at Gooch Park Community Pool. The event is set to take place on July 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at...
NASA: New Image from Space Telescope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope. July 12 marks the second anniversary of Webb’s science operations! What better way to celebrate than with a new stellar image of the universe! The Digital Desk spoke with Dr. Mark Clampin, NASA Director of Astrophysics, about this new image, and some of Webb’s latest discoveries.
ARDOT, Tennessee DOT secure $393 million for new I-55 Mississippi River bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Congressman Steve Cohen announced on Friday that the Tennessee and Arkansas Department of Transportation secured over $393 million for a new Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River. The bridge will be known as “America’s River Crossing,” according to a press release from Cohen....
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