SVEC is proud to collaborate with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support local educators through the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program! Recently, TVA and the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative officials presented checks to five outstanding teachers in our area to help fund innovative STEM projects in their classrooms. Congratulations to: Deanna Mitchell — Bledsoe …
Dr. Alan Wayne, a primary care physician in Scottsboro, could lose his license over allegations of sexual misconduct and mishandling prescriptions. The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accuses Dr. Wayne of making sexual advances toward his patients. His behavior allegedly dates back to 1999. The Board’s petition also accuses Wayne of demanding hugs from patients …
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties in Tennessee reported unemployment rates below 5% in March. Unemployment rates decreased from February to March in 70 counties, remained the same in 17 counties, and increased in eight counties. Williamson County reported the lowest rate for March …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) emphasizes the importance of following Tennessee’s Financial Responsibility Laws. In 2023, there were 20,300 insurance violations, which rose to 23,075 in 2024. Reviewing policies and ensuring you are insured can help avoid legal trouble and save money. Tennessee’s minimum liability limits are: $25,000 per injury or death per accident $50,000 …
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on …
Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said. “By reducing the number litters of unwanted dogs and cats, we …
This week, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter urging Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon to address the country’s unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company. The company has operated in Mexico for decades and supports thousands of jobs …
To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October 15 through May 15. “Burn permits help us communicate with landowners about when and where it is safe to burn at any given time,” …
