JACKSON, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Derek Lamar Wood, age 51, in Jackson on Thursday.
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Volunteer Tennessee Announces the 2023 Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards Nonprofit Honorees
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 03:32pmThe spirit of volunteerism and community engagement thrives in the State of Tennessee, and the nonprofit community is leading the charge. In recognition of their outstanding commitment to fostering volunteer involvement, Volunteer Tennessee recognized a nonprofit from each of the state’s Grand Divisions at its annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) celebration on Feb. 18, 2024.
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PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Signs ELVIS Act Into Law
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 03:08pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was joined by legislative leadership and music industry professionals as he signed the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, first-of-its-kind legislation updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections or songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for March 21-27, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 02:58pmA listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.
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Unemployment Dips to Near Record-Low Level in February
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – After a slight increase at the start of 2024, Tennessee’s unemployment rate dropped to near record-low levels in February. Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) data showed the new seasonally adjusted statewide rate for the month at 3.3%, a decrease of 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate.
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West TN Lane Closures March 20-27, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 09:07amnews | tn | Press Releases | Transportation
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Tennessee's Opioid Abatement Council Announces First Round of Community Grants
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 08:51amTennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council is releasing its first ever community grants totaling $80,936,057. Programs funded through the grants will support work in response to opioid addiction throughout Tennessee for up to three years.
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Paving on I-40 in Benton County
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 03:36pmnews | tn | Press Releases | Transportation
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251st Military Police Company to return home from deployment
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 01:36pmSMYRNA, Tenn. – Nearly 150 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company are returning home, Thursday, March 21, after a nearly year-long deployment overseas. They are scheduled to fly into Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site in two groups at approximately 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., where they will be greeted by friends, family, and fellow Soldiers awaiting their return.
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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Bridgetown Natural Foods, LLC to Establish Manufacturing and Distribution Operations in Wilson County
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 01:05pmTennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Bridgetown Natural Foods officials announced today the company will invest $78.3 million to expand its Oregon-based operations by locating a manufacturing and distribution facility in Lebanon, Tennessee.
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Scott County Resident Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 12:49pmHUNTSVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Kalab Eskew pleading guilty to tax evasion Monday.
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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Vulcan Thermal to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Surgoinsville
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 10:00am– Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Vulcan Thermal officials announced today the company will invest $5 million to construct a new manufacturing facility at 390 Phipps Bend Road in Surgoinsville.
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Behavioral Health Scholarship Program Opens for Applications
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 08:46amTDMHSAS is excited to announce that applications are open for a new, multi-million dollar behavioral health scholarship program. The Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment careers as they earn the advanced degrees necessary to begin their journey.
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Farmers and Foresters Take Spotlight on Agriculture Day
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 01:27pmGovernor Bill Lee issued a proclamation honoring farmers and foresters as part of state and national Agriculture Day activities today. Tennessee farmers, foresters, agriculture officials, legislators, 4-H members, FFA members, and citizens celebrated with “Ag Day on the Hill” in downtown Nashville.