Body of missing Morristown man found in burned-out car
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. – The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found in a burned vehicle in February. According to a release from […]
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Gov. Lee proposing 2 week sales tax holiday on groceries, restaurants and bars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a $100 million, two-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries. On Tuesday, the […]
Johnson and Johnson one-shot COVID vaccine put on pause, local clinic cancelled for April 17
(AP) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States pause the use of […]
Walters State May Noncredit Courses Are Utility Safety, ServSafe, Parenting and Divorce
Walters State Community College will offer Servsafe, Online Parenting and Divorce and utilities safety noncredit courses in May. For more information or to register for […]
State officials launch “Slow Down Tennessee” for driver awareness
TENNESSEE – On Friday, April 16, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) will launch a new speeding prevention campaign called “Slow Down Tennessee” in partnership […]
Senator Steve Southerland: Steve’s Senate in a Minute
The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee approved legislation this week to help ensure COVID-19 vaccines remain voluntary and that medical information reflecting the status of […]
TBI releases 2020 law enforcement-related death report
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year 2020. The […]
Gov. Lee signs new gun measure into law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Most Tennesseans will soon be able to carry a handgun in the state without a permit after the governor’s “constitutional carry” […]
Free online courses offered by the state
Tennessee workers displaced by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 can enroll in free online classes to advance their skill set. The Tennessee Department of […]
FEMA to begin providing COVID-19 related funeral expense assistance
Beginning April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses that were incurred after January 20, 2020. To […]