Category Archives: Local News
Pandemic EBT Assistance Deadline Extended Until July 13
The deadline to apply for Pandemic EBT assistance has been extended until July 13. The program is available to families with children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program and provides ass...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 03, 2020
SMHS Dance Team Tryouts July 8 - 10
Stone Memorial High School will be having tryouts for the 2020-2021 Dance Team on Wednesday, July 8th, Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th from 8 – 10 a.m. each day. Those interested in try...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 02, 2020
Nashville will no longer prosecute minor marijuana charges
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk announced on Wednesday that his office will no longer prosecute individuals for possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana. “Marijuana charg...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 02, 2020
Tennessee officials offer stern warning as virus cases climb
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a stern warning to the public Wednesday as Tennessee registered its highest daily increase in positive COVID-19 tests for the third time in a week and a half. While enco...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 02, 2020
TWRA Participating in Operation Dry Water
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5. Along with the use of life jackets and other safety practices, officers want boaters to be aware of the ...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 02, 2020
Governor Lee Announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee Since 2007
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has the fewest distressed counties statewide since 2007, down from 15 in 2019 to 11 counties according to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 02, 2020
TDEC ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY ON DADDY'S CREEK AND EMORY RIVER
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a new precautionary fish consumption advisory for a portion of Daddy’s Creek in Cumberland and Morgan counties due t...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 01, 2020
High school football, girls soccer won't start on time
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association said Tuesday that football and girls’ soccer will not start on schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. Season openers had been set for ...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 01, 2020
July 4th Travelers in Tennessee Won't be Delayed by Construction
Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 01, 2020
Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot
Tennessee officials said they plan to enforce a requirement that first-time voters who register by mail cast their ballots in person. That’s despite a judge’s ruling in early June that all...
Ciphertek Systems Jul 01, 2020