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TN lawmakers pass bill allowing Morgan Co. community to file state tax refund to help pay for tornado-related costs
SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. — The Tennessee legislature passed a bill on Tuesday meant to help people in Sunbright repair and replace items damaged by an early April tornado. HB 2074 gives Morgan County residents the opportunity to file a sales and use tax refund claim. Effectively, residents could get back money they originally paid in sales tax on purchases like couches, washers or other major purchases. Money from that tax refund could then be used to buy appliances, furniture or supplies to replace and repair items damaged by the storm.
Regional United Way has new executive director
The United Way of Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Scott counties has a new executive director, Ada Hernandez-Bell. The board announced her appointment in a news release this week. Hernandez-Bell brings two decades of experience in nonprofit program administration, strategic leadership, and fund development, with a proven track record in fostering...
Sunbright tornado victims not eligible for federal assistance
MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Tornado victims in Sunbright and Morgan County are not eligible for federal assistance through FEMA, according to the Morgan County Office of Emergency Management. On Tuesday, an EF-1 with wind speeds of up to 105 miles per hour touched down in the Sunbright community. While an early warning has been […]
What does the future look like for Sunbright? | A lack of funding causes concerns for residents after EF-1 tornado
SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. — Many residents of Sunbright said they felt let down by the state after an EF-1 tornado ripped through their town on April 2. The small community will not be receiving any state or federal funding after not reaching the minimum threshold needed for relief, and some residents are vocal about their opinions.
While lawmakers pursue efforts to help Sunbright recover after tornado, some stay cynical about state support
SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. — A tornado recently tore through the small Sunbright community, destroying some buildings and sending debris flying. Days after the storm struck, the small community learned that it did not meet the damage threshold to qualify for aid from the state. It is not receiving federal support either.
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