Officials said Monday that the Education Department will begin collecting student loan debt in default next month, including garnishing wages for potentially millions of borrowers. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots, and an increase in the odds of winning, the multistate lottery game announced. Players will need more than $2 and a dream to play. After the April 4 drawing, tickets will cost $5 each, according to a statement released by Mega …
Rain, rain, and more rain. Overall, we’ll see about 1-2” of rain from Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Another system will arrive for Wednesday afternoon/evening, where we’ll pick up another quick 1-2” of rainfall. The third system will arrive by Saturday afternoon and deliver another 1-2” of rain. By the weekend, this excessive rainfall will cause …
The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has learned that scammers are cloning phone numbers to make their calls appear legitimate. These scammers may contact you and ask you to confirm or provide sensitive personal information. PLEASE HANG UP IMMEDIATELY. Never share your information with anyone who contacts you unsolicited. Always take the extra step to …
According to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide levels of influenza are now at their highest since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. While most flu seasons typically see a resurgence of infections after the winter holidays, this winter’s flu …
Waffle House has announced an egg surcharge as the nation faces the rising cost of eggs and a shortage due to HPAI (bird flu). According to a press release from Waffle House, the company has implemented a temporary $0.50 per egg surcharge on all menus. Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that bird …
Motorists can expect slightly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production. AAA data shows that after accelerating for much of the first half of the year, pump prices dipped in the second half of 2024. According to tracking service GasBuddy, nationwide, a gallon of regular gas now …
Officials announced on Sunday evening that the large brush fire on Lookout Mtn. was 100% contained. On Saturday afternoon, flames reached the Incline Railway. As a precaution, several businesses and 20 homes were evacuated near the lower incline. The Incline Railway is temporarily closed for repairs. Tickets are valid for one year from the date …
Last Thursday, chaos ensued on I-24 East as a series of accidents involving 12 vehicles unfolded, leaving drivers stranded in standstill traffic for a staggering 9 hours overnight. According to the crash report released by the Georgia State Patrol, the wreckage began when a vehicle towing a camper was involved in a minor collision. The …
Interstate 24 just inside the Georgia state line opened back up just after 8 a.m. CT, Thursday after a huge collision. The roadway opened around nine hours after the crash happened, and authorities say it involved a total of 12 vehicles, including six commercial motor vehicles. The crash on Interstate 24 eastbound occurred just before …
