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State sees three consecutive months of record low unemployment
NASHVILLE — For a third consecutive month, the statewide unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 3%, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state first marked the record low for seasonally adjusted unemployment in May, and it has held steady ever since. Over the past year, Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate dropped 0.2 of a percentage point, from 3.2% to 3%. Employers...
New driver license designs, kiosks debut
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced Monday, Aug. 19 that it would begin issuing driver licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks, which can reduce wait times at Driver Service Centers. The new credentials and kiosks will expand to all Driver Service Centers over the next few months. The new cards feature Tennessee’s state capitol and flag, with waves and patterns printed in fine lines that can’t be scanned or easily reproduced....
Tennessee Wildlife Officials to Discuss Deer Management and Conservation Efforts at Columbia Meeting
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to convene at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation headquarters in Columbia for a two-day meeting scheduled for August 22-23 to discuss various issues pertinent to the state's wildlife and habitat management, among other topics, as reported by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Tennessee offers free diapers to TennCare children
By J.D. Davison The Center Square The state of Tennessee plans to give 100 diapers per month to children less than 2 years old enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. The General Assembly approved $30 million for the program in 2023 as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s Strong Family Initiative. The state spends about $14 […] The post Tennessee offers free diapers to TennCare children appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Planned Parenthood Kicks Off Statewide Campaign to Flip Seats
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood kicked off its campaign to vote out anti-abortion extremists with press conferences across the state, ending in Knoxville Thursday. “As an adopted child, my biological parents understood the meaning of choice,” said Brian Goldberg, who is seeking the District 18 seat in...
3 women dead, 7 injured after police chase leads to crash in Hickory Hill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A multi-car crash in the Hickory Hill area left three women dead, seven others injured, and a 16-year-old in custody on Tuesday night. The 16-year-old suspect is charged with aggravated robbery, evading arrest with a vehicle pursuit, and prohibited weapons — a machine gun. According to Memphis Police, around 9:30 p.m., officers […]
City of Jackson holds meeting, discusses borrowing money to fund capital projects
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has a record budget for fiscal year 2025 and is now looking to borrow more money. With debt reimbursement on the agenda, the City of Jackson’s budget meeting discussed their future plans for this year. In order to provide funding for...
Tigers to play Alabama and 2-time National Champion UConn
MEMPHIS – Penny Hardaway is making sure that his new look Tigers team will definitely be battle tested in the non conference this season. Even the preseason. Hardaway and the Tigers have agreed to take on Alabama in a charity exhibition game in Huntsville on October 28th. That’s a preseason game against a Tide team […]
UofM secured $9.2M for its drone facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis (UofM) secured $9.2 million to design and test drones in unfavorable weather conditions. A University of Memphis researcher has been working to improve the flying capabilities of a drone in heavy rain and on extremely windy days. The state-of-the-art facility has been sponsored...
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