News Staff A survey conducted by AAA has found that 34% of Tennessee drivers admit to speeding in active school zones, and 26% admitted that they have used a cell phone while driving through these zones.AAA’s Stephaie Milani says “When driving through a school zone, it’s extremely important that you lower your speed and raise your awareness … Read more
Over 2,000 votes were tallied in Greene county general, municipal, state and primary elections during the early voting period that ran July 15-30.A total of 2,079 ballots were cast for the Aug. 4 elections at the Greene County Election Commission office.Out of those 2,079 ballots, 1,698 were cast in Republican primaries, 292 were cast in … Read more
Peace of mind in a program that bridges the gap between first responders and the community is coming to Bristol, Virginia.It’s called Project Lifesaver and is a service that locates those with cognitive conditions.A silent radio frequency is sent out through a wrist or ankle band through the Bristol, Virginia Sheriff’s Office. When calling the … Read more
A dire warning from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA)in a news release that since 2019, nearly 200,000 people have relocated to the Volunteer State, making it the eighth fastest-growing state.East Tennessee in particular – with the Smoky Mountains and other high-trafficked parks where a large percentage of Tennessee’s 5,500 black bears live – has … Read more
An interesting discovery, Washington County is getting reimbursed by the state of Tennessee for nearly $50,000 of past inmate medical expenses that were part of a massive past due bill from Ballad Health.The county eventually settled with Ballad on the more than $2 million of past due bills for care of inmates, paying $478,515 earlier … Read more
As school officials are preparing for the new school year according to Carter County Sheriff Dexter Lunceford, a lack of funding at the department has left multiple schools in the area starting the year off without school resource officers.By law, the sheriff’s have to follow through with certain mandates, but Lunceford says providing SROs in … Read more
It’s time to stock up on school supplies asTennessee begins its sales tax-free weekend that covers back-to-school needs such as clothing, school supplies and computers. The sales tax holiday runs from Friday through Sunday. It includes general clothing items that cost less than $100 each. School and art supplies that cost less than $100 an … Read more
With the use of bright, red sand to fill cracks in sidewalks in Sullivan County adovcates against human traffiicking used ther visual to raise awareness of the plight which is said to be a growing concern in the region.The Sullivan County Regional Health Department (SCRHD) partnered with Branch House Family Justice Center and the Community … Read more
In a startling move, the USDA says those who receive federal dollars for food and nutrition services would need to update policies and signage, as well as investigate discrimination allegations, in line with the new guidance to protect LGBTQ strtudents.Governor Glenn Youngkin is among those accusing President Joe Biden’s Administration of holding money for school … Read more
The Mosheim Public Library has accepted $6,472 in a state Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant.The funds will cover free computer classes at the library, which are scheduled throughout the month of August, as well as four internet hot spots to be checked out from the library and a new solar charging station for … Read more