TDOT crews to close lanes and ramps on I-40 West for scheduled asphalt work
Tennessee – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will be conducting asphalt work on I-40 West at Exit 14 (Whitten Road) this week, resulting in lane and ramp closures. On Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, the…
Tennessee sees mixed changes in unemployment rates across counties in January, TDLWD officials say
Tennessee – Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January, despite an overall increase in rates across most counties compared to the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In January, unemployment rates…
TDOT announces reopening of State Route 81 after Hurricane Helene repairs
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of State Route 81 in Washington and Unicoi Counties following months of reconstruction efforts after damage caused by Hurricane Helene. A 1.1-mile section of the roadway, which had been impassable since September 2024, has…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to preview recommendations for 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons at upcoming TFWC meeting
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will present its proposed recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s meeting on Friday, March 21, at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The meeting, which will begin at 9…
Tennessee Board of Parole to hold Executive Clemency hearings in Nashville on March 25-26
Tennessee – The Tennessee Board of Parole will hold Executive Clemency hearings on Tuesday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 26, at its downtown Nashville office, located at 500 James Robertson Parkway in the Davy Crockett Tower, fourth floor. The hearings will begin at 10 a.m….
Tennessee Department of Correction to host rapid hire event for correctional officers in Dyersburg
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Correction will be hosting a Rapid Hire Event on March 14 and 15 at the McIver’s Grant Public Library in Dyersburg, providing an opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career as a correctional officer at the Northwest Correctional…
Man, who had been in a reIationship with a girl since she was 13 before lmpregnating her, then placed the baby’s body in a plastic bag and threw the remains after the girl gave birth in the backseat, is facing new charges
Tennessee – According to the court documents, a 45-year-old Tennessee man was indicted on multiple charges following a series of events that led to the death of a newborn baby. The charges include trafficking for commercial se* acts, promoting pr-stitution involving minors aged 12 to 18,…
Husband told police that ‘he is worried about his relationship with his wife due to the fact that he killed the man he found the woman sleeping with’ after stabing them both upon returning home; charged
Tennessee – Last week, a tragic incident occurred in Tennessee, resulting in the death of 18-year-old BiIIy and injuries to his companion, 31-year-old Jaeda. The alleged assailant, 41-year-old Jonatan, has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with the events that transpired at his residence. According…
TDEC announces household hazardous waste collection event in several counties on March 15
Tennessee – TDEC has announced that a mobile household hazardous waste collection event will take place in DeKalb, Hamblen, and Roane counties on Saturday, March 15. The event encourages Tennesseans to dispose of hazardous materials safely and responsibly at designated drop-off locations. Residents from any…
Gov. Bill Lee leads coalition of governors in urging swift confirmation of new NASA administrator to strengthen U.S. space leadership
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee has led a coalition of governors in expressing strong support for the swift confirmation of Jared Isaacman as the next Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The governors emphasize that securing America’s competitive edge in space depends…