TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS CONSIDER RAISING MINIMUM WAGE TO $12 AN HOUR
Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill soon to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour. Senator Sara Kyle and State Representative Jesse Chism introduced State Bill 0550/House Bill 0797 to increase t ...
TENNESSEE SENATE VOTES TO ADD 911 TEXTING IN ALL COUNTIES
Citizens in every county in Tennessee could soon be able to text 911 in emergencies. Senator Becky Massey of Knoxville introduced State Bill 0182 that passed the Senate with no opposition. Massey said ...
AUTHORITIES AND MEDICS RESPOND TO PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A TRAIN
Knox County authorities and medics responded to a pedestrian struck by a train Wednesday night on the 900 block of Gill Avenue. A 72-year-old man was hit while reportedly walking on the tracks. The m ...
F.E.M.A. TO OFFER FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FOR COVID-19 DEATHS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. To be eligible for funeral assistance: The death mu ...
TENNESSEE SENATE PASSES PERMIT-LESS GUN CARRY BILL
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill today that would get rid of the gun permit requirements in the state. If made into law, anyone over the age of 21 could carry a firearm if they meet the requirements ...
OVER 7,000 NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILED IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce says nearly 7,600 new unemployment claims were filed in the state last week, which was relatively unchanged from the week prior. The number of continue ...
IRS DELAYS TAX FILING DEADLINE UNTIL MAY 17, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decided to heed the pleas of lawmakers and advocacy groups who have been urging the tax agency to postpone this year’s April 15, 2021 filing deadline. The IRS confi ...
PROPOSAL CONSIDERED BY LAWMAKERS WOULD SPARE TENNESSEANS 4% TAX ON FOOD
A House subcommittee in the Tennessee General Assembly is considering a proposed bill that would give citizens a six month break from the state’s 4% grocery tax. The bill’s sponsor, State Representati ...
SCHOOL DELAYS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
The following school systems will open on a 2 HOUR DELAY this morning (Thursday, March 18, 2021) because of severe weather and flooding from last night: Bledsoe County Monroe County Sweetwater City ...
TENNESSEE ANIMAL FRIENDLY GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP SHELTERS
Tennessee specialty license plates sales help pet owners have access to low-cost spay and neutering services. Funds from the Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives license plates go to Animal F ...
SLATTEN RECOVERS LOST MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY TICKET IN A PARKING LOT
A White Countian was able to retrieve his million dollar winning lottery ticket after losing it in a business parking lot. Nick Slatten bought the Tennessee Cash lottery ticket at a convenience store ...
PROPOSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL HEADING TO SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will be considered by the senate health and welfare committee this afternoon. If passed, the legislation would request th ...
