The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has announced that every Tennessee county recorded an unemployment rate of 5% or less in May. Ninety-four of the state’s 95 counties had unemployment rates below 5%, and one county — Hardeman County in southwestern Tennessee — had a rate of 5%. Unemployment rates decreased from …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will hold two public meetings to discuss the proposed Interstate 24 project. The meetings will allow residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The proposal is to widen a 10-mile section of Interstate 24 from the interchange with Interstate 59 eastward to the junction with US-27 …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a driver will not be charged after a woman was killed while walking on Highway 28 in Marion County on Tuesday, June 24. It happened around 9:00 pm near Morrison Spring Road. The THP’s preliminary report says a 51-year-old man who was driving north in a 2002 Ford F-350 truck …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will 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 a full …
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
Grundy County is once again considering providing teachers with a bonus, following a proposal from State Senator Janice Bowling. This comes after the board had previously decided to withdraw from a state program that would have granted teachers a $2,300 bonus. Senator Bowling has announced her plan to introduce legislation in the next session to …
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
As temperatures continue to rise, it’s essential to remember that heat can have a significant impact on our health. This is especially true for kids, older adults, and our furry friends. Stay hydrated Wear light clothing Take breaks in the shade Never leave kids or pets in cars Know the warning signs of heat illness …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5% last month and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate …
