The United Auto Workers union is negotiating its first union contract with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering more than 4,000 members. The union said its key demands include higher wages, affordable health benefits and retirement protections. Steve Cochran, co-chair of the bargaining committee, said the workers should have the same pay structure as the other …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to take a moment to protect yourself online. Here are some essential tips to avoid scams and hacking: Never share your password. Use a strong password. NEVER click on pop-ups. Enable multi-factor authentication. Keep your software updated. Research reviews for unfamiliar websites. NEVER respond to unknown emails. Close …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed over $1 billion for road projects to address a $30 billion backlog, surpassing what gas taxes and fees can cover. His budget includes nearly $1 billion in one-time state tax funds and plans to shift $80 million annually from the tire sales tax. This follows a similar $3 billion shift …
According to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide levels of influenza are now at their highest since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. While most flu seasons typically see a resurgence of infections after the winter holidays, this winter’s flu …
With the REAL ID Act of 2005 taking effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, is expanding access by adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers across the state. The REAL ID Act requires anyone 18 or older to have a REAL ID …
Jasper Highlands Fire Department says that February’s fire safety focus will be on the importance of sleeping with bedroom doors closed. The department reminds everyone that this is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to increase your odds of surviving a fire in your home. Look at the damage to this door and …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction 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 will reduce I-24 East to two lanes (from Exit 181 to Moore …
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this week compared to the week before. The increase in cases has led to temporary school closures in places nationwide, including …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has introduced two innovative resources to address the needs of the state’s expanding senior population. The first initiative, TBI Find, is a mobile application now available for both Apple and Android devices. This app connects users with real-time information regarding Silver Alerts issued in Tennessee. After more than two …
Tennessee’s “State of the Child” 2024 report shows some progress but highlights ongoing concerns. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth report examines kids’ health and mental health, education, family economics, and childcare. It also looks at the state’s child welfare and youth justice data. Kylie Graves is the policy and legislative affairs director at the …
