Local News stories across Southern Middle Tennessee
Coffee County Judge L. Craig Johnson is set to retire May 12, 2021. He was reelected in 2014, meaning whoever is appointed will be up for election in 2022 elections. Trial Court Vacancy Commission will select from applicants; Robert T. Carter of Tullahoma, Jason Huskey of Manchester, Margaret C. Lamb Kilgore of Tullahoma, William Lockhart …
Trial Court Vacancy Commission to select New Coffee County Judge Read More »
Area law enforcement officials are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee.” Now thru April 30 law enforcement will increase education, awareness, saturation and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. The State of Tennessee requires motorists to always exercise due care and maintain a …
In recognition of April being designated Financial Literacy Month, Ascend Federal Credit Union has added a special section to its online financial education center to help Middle Tennesseans improve their money management skills. The financial literacy resource features free interactive learning tools including tutorials, videos and quizzes that provide expert guidance on building a budget, buying a home, …
There has been one day each May for the past seven years that the community has come together and showered our nonprofits with its generosity. It is 24 hours to celebrate the spirit of giving and collaboration, and ultimately, the extraordinary work that nonprofits do in Middle Tennessee. This year a record number of area …
CFMT’s The Big Payback Attracts Record Number of Participating Organizations Read More »
In March, Tennessee employers had the most people on their payrolls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic one year ago. Despite the increase in job creation during the month, the state did experience a slight increase in overall unemployment, up 0.1 of percentage point to 5% in March. Tennessee employers added 15,400 employees to …
A leading nonprofit in the fight against human trafficking ranked Tennessee No. 1 for its response against the crime. Year over year, calls to the tip hotline increased to the point where a record number was received last year. Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have been encouraged by the results, as tips lead …
Tennessee No. 1 for its Response Against Human Trafficking Read More »
Manchester Police is asking for your help them identify a male subject. This is regarding some recent storage unit burglaries in the city. If you can identify this vehicle or individual from pictures you can see at ontargetnews.com, please contact Manchester Police Investigator Bryan Eldridge at 931-728-2099.
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the pandemic. The company said Wednesday it’s looking to hire full- and part-time workers in stores and distribution centers, as well as drivers for its private-trucking fleet. Dollar General does not disclose its minimum wage for workers, but …
A Tennessee bill requiring school districts to alert parents of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity and let them opt their student out is heading to Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The legislation cleared its last hurdle in the GOP-supermajority Legislature with a 64-23 House vote Wednesday. The Senate approved the bill last week. …
In the next few days, Bedford County property owners will begin receiving their reappraisal notices. Property values in the county have risen in the five years since the last reappraisal, and it’s common for owners who get their notice (and who aren’t looking to sell their property) to become alarmed, thinking a higher property value …
Reappraised Property Values to be Released Soon in Bedford County Read More »
