News occurring outside of Tennessee
Naples, FL (2011-07-01) Nearly seven months after Mercy Health Partners began looking for a buyer or partner for its Knoxville area hospitals, Health Management Associates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of Mercy’s east Tennessee assets, including St. Mary’s Medical Center of Scott County. [ Read More ]
Washington, D.C. (2011-05-20) The U.S. Department of Education has established Regional Advisory Committees to collect information on the educational needs across the country. Locally, Dr. Nancy Williamson has been named to the region representing Tennessee. [ Read More ]
Washington, DC. (2011-05-11) On May 13 – 15, 2001, law enforcement officers from throughout the United Sates, and internationally, will come together in Washington, DC to honor the service and sacrifice of 316 law enforcement professionals, including three Scott County Deputies and one Scott County Constable. [ Read More ]
Washington, D.C. (2011-03-31) The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal aid is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of February 28 to March 1, 2011. Scott County is included in the declaration. [ Read More ]
Madison, Wisconsin and Princeton, N.J. (2011-03-30) Williamson County continues to have the healthiest residents in Tennessee, while Benton County is the least healthy county in the state, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ScottCounty ranked 59th out of the state’s 95 counties. In comparison, Campbell and Fentress Counties ranked 92nd and 93rd in the annual report. [ Read More ]
Knoxville, TN (2011-03-02) If you want to know where you can get your hands on a box of Thin Mints, the answer now lies in your smartphone. Yes, ‘there’s an app for that!’ [ Read More ]
Knoxville, TN (2011-02-17) Are you a member of Medic Regional Blood Center? You are if you have donated blood within the last year. Being a member of Medic protects not only donors but their IRS dependents too. One blood donation a year exempts donors (and IRS dependents) from paying blood collection or processing fees anywhere in the U.S. if a transfusion is needed. This benefit can same a family thousands of dollars and only costs one blood donation each year. However, each additional donation adds another year’s credit towards the membership. Donors can choose to keep those credits or give them away to someone who might not be able to donate blood. Become a member of Medic by stopping by any blood drive and simply donating a pint of blood. [ Read More ]
Washington, DC (2010-04-27) Representative Lincoln Davis (D-TN-4) was honored today on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress. [ Read More ]
Robbins, TN (2010-04-07) Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have approved a special set aside of $25 million in mortgage funds for low-income homebuyers in Central Appalachia through JustChoice Lending. Loans originated through this pilot program will feature payment assistance and interest rates as low as 1% to ensure affordable monthly payment. For those who qualify, 100% financing and alternative credit analysis are available. [ Read More ]
Huntsville, TN (2010-03-29) The U.S. Census Bureau has distributed the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses across the nation. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution and conducted every 10 years, the census counts every man, woman and child. Mailing back the census form is the easiest way to participate in the 2010 Census, and every household should complete and mail back the form upon receipt. [ Read More ]
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