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 …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of two essential programs: Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program: Provides a substitute address for legal purposes to approved applicants. More details at com. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking: Engages businesses and employees in combating human trafficking through no-cost training. Since 2024, over 300 businesses have joined. Sign …
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 March 29, 2025, Pikeville Police Officer Matthew Brock responded to the United Methodist Church, located at 7 Methodist Street, in response to a reported vandalism incident in progress. Officer Brock contacted a witness who had observed two juvenile male subjects exiting the church after vandalizing the interior. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says bullying is never Ok. We all deserve kindness and respect. Remember to treat others the way you want to be treated. You never know the struggles someone might be facing behind the scenes. Let’s not judge based on appearances, clothes, cars, or homes because they don’t define a person’s …
By Danielle Smith: Tennessee is working to increase the number of people enrolled in college and career training programs, which the state believes will be necessary for securing good jobs in the future. There is still a lot more work to be done. Tennessee ranks 46th among states in terms of the percentage of working-age …
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 …
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 …
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.” …
