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Mike Cox Establishes Charity Fund
Union City business leader Mike Cox has established his family’s charitable fund that will help many non-profits receive funding. UBS Financial Spokesperson Kasi [casey] Darby said The Cox Family Charitable Fund will meet twice yearly to consider grants to charitable causes in the community. Mr. Cox, who sold his...
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%. ...
‘Pumpkin Village’ at Discovery Park of America to feature florists and pumpkin growers from across the region
Discovery Park of America’s “Pumpkin Village” returns in October 2024 with a twist. This year, local florists and pumpkin growers from throughout the West Tennessee and West Kentucky region will decorate The Settlement on the grounds of Discovery Park. Each participant will be provided a section of...
Free Child Safety Inspections Today At Kiwanis Park
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office will be conducting child safety inspections free to the public today, June 28, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Kiwanis Park in Union City. They want to stress the importance of proper installation of all child restraints in motor vehicles and want you to know that no citations will be issued to anyone attending this inspection. Their goal is simply to educate and assist anyone who chooses to stop by.
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.
Dr. Enuf celebrates 75 years of business
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Soft drink Dr. Enuf celebrated 75 years in East Tennessee on Thursday. The day of recognition celebrated Dr. Enuf’s presence and its impact on Tennessee’s culture and business landscape. By 1949, Dr. Enuf was bottled by Tri-City Beverage and quickly gained local popularity. President of Tri-City Beverage Corporation Chuck Gordon […]
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