Were you a victim of skimming, cloning, or similar SNAP fraud? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers who believe their benefits were compromised by card skimming, phishing, or similar fraud tactics can submit a reimbursement request via the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. This option is available to Tennesseans whose benefits were stolen after …
This holiday season, remember Drunk Driving and Buzzed Driving can be deadly. During last year’s New Year holiday, 71% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver. To get help, Call/Text TN REDLINE at 800-889-9789. Dial *THP to report reckless driving to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Tennessee prisons are severely understaffed, with a vacancy rate at one prison of 61%, leading to unsafe conditions for both inmates and guards, a state audit of the prison system found. The audit by the state comptroller’s office also found a shortage of such prisoner services as therapy, substance abuse treatment, education, and re-entry assistance. …
New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed that more Tennesseans were available to work in November 2023 than the previous month. While the state’s seasonally adjusted Labor Force Participation Rate remained steady at 59.4%, estimates show the number of Tennesseans not working increased by slightly more than 5,000 individuals. That change …
Here’s a reminder that road construction won’t delay travelers during this time of year. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has halted all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures for construction on Tennessee roadways will be allowed through 6:00 a.m. …
As folks return to work this week after the Christmas break, what will gas cost when you fill up your tank? The average gas price in Tennessee is $2.80 for regular unleaded. In Alabama, gas prices average $2.78, and the typical gas price at nearby Georgia stations is $2.75 per gallon.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and health and safety initiatives. Area Grant Recipients: Coalmont Fire Station Project $537,590 Dunlap Harris Park Improvements-Phase II $630,000 Jasper City …
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. …
The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative Holiday Food drive is still going strong! Stop by any SVEC office and make a monetary donation of any amount now until December 31. Donate $10 or more to your local food bank and receive a limited edition SVEC Christmas cookie cutter tin set.
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest took place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate with …
