Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed the Smart Heart Act into law, marking a significant step towards ensuring the safety of students in schools across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this legislation mandates the presence of automatic defibrillators in schools and establishes clear protocols for responding to cardiac-related medical emergencies. Notably, the bill garnered unanimous, bipartisan support in the legislative process. Under the Smart Heart Act, every…
Recent approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services marks a significant milestone for Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare III, signaling a commitment to bolstering healthcare access and support for its members
Chattanooga, TN – This amendment, a pivotal component of Governor Lee’s Strong Families Initiative, originally endorsed by the General Assembly in 2023, underscores Tennessee’s dedication to strengthening familial support systems across the state. Commencing on June 1, 2024, the approved amendment extends eligibility criteria, allowing…
Volunteer Tennessee Commissioner Brown recently honored two individuals with Champions of Service Awards for Outstanding Service in Meigs County
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, these awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to community service and volunteerism through their extensive commitment to serving others or achieving remarkable outcomes in their community service endeavors. Heath and Janna Cable have dedicated countless hours to…
Mom did nothing to stop her husband and allowed the abuse to happen after the man grabbed a stick and handgun and beat her son to death; arrested
Charleston, S.C. – According to the police officials, the stepdad, later identified as 40-year-old lvy, who reportedly beat his stepchild, lsaiah, to death was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including murder and chiId abuse. Police officials released a statement, saying that…
April brought positive news for employment across Tennessee, with all 95 counties reporting lower unemployment rates, each clocking in at or below 4.1%, as per the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, leading the pack was Williamson County, boasting the state’s lowest unemployment rate at a mere 2%, marking a 0.2 percentage point decline from March’s 2.2%. Following closely, Sevier County secured the second-lowest rate in April, standing at…
The Tennessee Highway Patrol geared up to enhance patrols and employ various traffic safety enforcement measures to mitigate the incidence of crashes statewide during this year’s Memorial Day holiday period
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, THP’s strategies encompass saturation patrols, seatbelt, and sobriety checkpoints, alongside heightened visibility along high-crash corridors throughout the summer, all aimed at curbing serious injuries and fatal crashes. The 2024 Memorial Day holiday period is slated to conclude…
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations unit apprehended 21-year-old man on charges of being an accessory after the fact in connection with the homicide of 26-year-old man
Nashville, TN – Detectives from the Specialized Investigations unit apprehended 21-year-old man on charges of being an accessory after the fact in connection with the homicide of Francisco Almazan-Rojas, 36, which occurred on April 28th at William Pitts Park, located off Tusculum Road. The individual…
Mom and Dad ‘sold’ their 14-year-old daughter repeatedly for $20 to a 67-year-old man, who knew the child because she dated his son!
SOUTH CAROLINA – According to the police officials, the mom and dad, later identified as ApriI and James, were taken into custody last month and later charged with multiple charges, including human trafficking after they reportedly ‘sold’ their 14-year-old child to a 67-year-old man. During…