Scott Schools Recipients of 2019 “Read to be Ready” Summer Grants
Nashville, TN (2018-12-08) Four Scott County Schools have been named recipients of grant funding to provide summer reading programs to the communities they serve. [ Read More ]
State News
Fire Marshal Urges Caution with Christmas Trees
Nashville, TN (2018-12-08) Opinions may differ on when to start decorating for the holidays, but one thing is- certain: Practicing fire safety during the holidays can drastically reduce the likelihood of a home fire. To raise awareness of fire-safe behaviors this holiday season, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is asking Tennesseans to be cautious when it comes to selecting, decorating, and maintaining Christmas trees. [ Read More ]
TDOT Halts Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During Thanksgiving Holiday
Nashville, TN (2018-11-20) Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018. [ Read More ]
Morgan County Grand Jury Indicts MCCX Inmate
Wartburg, TN (2018-09-19) A Morgan County Grand Jury has returned indictments against an inmate and seven others at the Morgan County Correctional Complex for allegedly introducing contraband into the prison. [ Read More ]
Wages Increase for Workers across Tennessee
Nashville, TN (2018-09-02) Tennesseans took home a little more money in their paychecks last year according to the latest data released today by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). [ Read More ]
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday
Nashville, TN (2018-08-30) The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, August 31 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday. [ Read More ]
Unemployment Trends Upward in June, Scott Rate Spikes 1.6 Percent
Huntsville, TN (2018-07-27) The unemployment rate in Scott County spiked in June, rising 1.6 percent over the month. While the monthly rate rose sharply, the year-to-year statistics say more than 500 jobs have been created in Scott County in the last twelve months. [ Read More ]
Shop Tax Free this Weekend in Tennessee
Nashville, TN (2018-07-27) Tennessee retailers will not collect sales tax on more than 150 different items during the 13th annual sales tax holiday this weekend. [ Read More ]
Sen. Yager participates in event recognizing Governor Haslam’s signing of major legislation addressing Tennessee’s opioid epidemic
Nashville, TN (2018-07-03) Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) recently participated in a ceremony with Governor Bill Haslam at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville marking the signing of a new law to fight Tennessee’s opioid epidemic. Yager’s legislation addresses the law enforcement and treatment components of a three-pronged plan to curb abuse, while a separate measure deals with the prevention component. Both laws, which are part of Gov. Haslam’s TN Together initiative, became effective on July 1. [ Read More ]
Rep. Keisling Receives Tennessee District Attorneys’ Public Safety Award
Byrdstown, TN (2018-06-28) The state’s 31 District Attorneys have recognized state Rep. Kelly Keisling (R–Byrdstown) with the Public Safety Advocate Award. [ Read More ]