The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of measles in the state. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Tennessee to four in 2025. One of the newly confirmed cases is connected to Tennessee’s initial measles case reported on March 21. No further details are available regarding Tennessee’s confirmed …
A bill restricting the use of cell phones in Tennessee schools has been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. The law requires schools to restrict children from using electronics during class time. There are exceptions to the “no phones in the class” rule, such as allowing students with disabilities to use them for learning …
On Monday night at the courthouse, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Request for Proposals concerning the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. Each entity that submitted a proposal had the opportunity to present it to Sequatchie County commissioners. A decision was not made on Monday night; only the presentations and …
In a special-called meeting on Thursday, the Tennessee Board of Regents approved tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. Combined tuition and mandatory fees will increase by an average of 3.25 percent at the Community Colleges and 3.26 percent at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), to fund a portion of operating cost …
Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.7% for six consecutive months. It continues to track below the national average, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 3.7%, the same as it has been each month since September. In …
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) has announced that he has reintroduced the Protecting Horses from Soring Act into the 119th Congress. Rep. DesJarlais said, “For years, the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry has been subjected to egregious overburdensome regulations by the federal government. No one understands the unique care these animals require more than their loving owners.” …
A bill making its way through the Tennessee legislature would allow for human chiropractors to practice on animals. Introduced by Bedford County Representative and House Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville), this bill would permit licensed chiropractors to practice animal chiropractic. Some stipulations of the bill include completing six hours of continuing education in animal …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, while off-duty, responded …
Being an informed voter is just as important as casting a vote. To support you as an informed voter, THRIVE Sequatchie and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce are hosting a facilitated “Meet the Candidate Forum.” Candidates for Mayor and City Commissioners will be available at the Courthouse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has submitted a “letter of interest” expressing his desire to host the 2029 Super Bowl at the new Nissan Stadium in Nashville. According to Lee, the “world-class facility will make Tennessee the top destination for the nation’s biggest events—from the Super Bowl to the Final Four & beyond.” The new Nissan …
