News occurring outside of Tennessee
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 ]
Huntsville, TN (2010-03-23) County Mayor Rick Keeton has issued issue a “Take 10” challenge to all households in Scott County—fill out your census form and be counted. [ Read More ]
Nashville, TN (2010-03-04) An emergency act signed into law Tuesday night by President Obama will allow many of Tennessee’s unemployed more time to receive unemployment benefits. The measure extends the eligibility period from February 28 to March 30 to transition into existing extended benefit programs. The new law; however, does not add additional weeks of benefits to any of the existing federal extensions of unemployment insurance. [ Read More ]
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