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 …
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 …
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 …
On Saturday afternoon, Monteagle Fire & Rescue responded to a crash with injuries and a potential car fire on Interstate 24 eastbound, just past the second runaway truck ramp. Upon arrival, emergency responders noticed a small fire in the engine compartment. This was extinguished. Everyone was out of the vehicle upon arrival, but multiple people …
A Tennessee bill that would make it easier for industry experts to become public school teachers has garnered bipartisan support. Still, some educators argue that the state needs to do more to address the growing teacher shortage. The proposed legislation would establish a limited occupational teacher licensure program, enabling industry experts to teach public school …
Crews are continuing to battle a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started by someone burning leaves at the base of …
Sunday morning, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains in a wooded area of Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area inside the South Cumberland State Park. The remains have been positively identified as those of Tyler Curtis, a resident of Tracy City who was reported missing in late February. This remains an active investigation. While foul …
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 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on I-75 …
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 …
