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CDC Warns of Deadly Virus Reported in Indiana and Tennessee
The Centers for Disease Control has released information about West Nile Virus and areas with human infections and pools testing positive. I can tell you from experience that there are plenty of illnesses out there right now. Not only is the regular cold still a thing, but the flu, strep throat, RSV, and COVID are all on the rise. Personally, I have had something lingering since mid-June.
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. ...
2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle is Back with $290,000+ in Prizes
The 2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over $290,000 in prizes. Over the years, this incredible event has raised more than $8 million for vital Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) projects, supporting its mission to conserve and enhance Tennessee’s wildlife and natural habitats.
Tennessee funds food access through cost sharing grants with federal funds
(The Center Square) – Tennessee sent federal funding to five small agricultural businesses to help with production increases through the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry cost share program. The program’s goal is to increase access to nutritious food in urban areas of the state. “This cost share funding is essential for strengthening Tennessee's agricultural economy,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher said. “Farm and forest businesses are utilizing these funds to boost...
Tennessee leaders react to Trump shooting
Happy Sunday, Memphis! This is Executive Editor Mark Russell, and you're reading the Daily Briefing, our one-stop digital shop for the best Memphis stories from our award-winning Commercial Appeal team. Politicians from Shelby County and Tennessee are reacting to the news of former President Donald Trump being rushed off stage with blood on his face while speaking to supporters in...
Republican Tennessee lawmaker spends $50k on new car, air fryer with campaign funds
Tennessee state Sen. Steve Southerland, R-Morristown, spent nearly $50,000 in campaign funds on a new car, the third vehicle he has purchased through his campaign account in the past decade. A recent campaign finance report filed by Southerland on July 9 shows Southerland paid $45,652 at a Morristown Toyota dealership on March...
Tennessee Voter Guide: The key competitive races in the Aug. 1 election
Tennessee holds its state and federal primaries on Aug. 1, in addition to a series of county and municipal general elections across the Volunteer State. The only statewide race on the ballot this year is a battle for the U.S. Senate, where incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, is seeking a second six-year...
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
Nissan Rogue reaches final 4 of 'Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee' contest
The Nissan Rogue reached the final four of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" competition, a press release announced July 9. The product made at the Nissan factory in Smyrna has advanced through three rounds of competition in the inaugural Tennessee Manufacturers Association event with 45,000 votes, according to a press release from...
Deal puts $42M into Tennessee accounts for Manhattan Project restoration projects
After 15 years of negotiations between the state of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Energy over the price tag of environmental damages stemming from the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, the two have signed a $42 million agreement to pay for restoration projects. The money, set to be deposited by the...
East Tennessee lawmakers react to shooting at Trump rally
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Lawmakers in East Tennessee are reacting to what the Associated Press has called an attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. As Trump spoke during the rally, apparent gunshots were heard and the former president was seen grabbing his ear before being tackled to […]
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