Adam Braseel, the Grundy County man who served 12 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, has received great news from the Tennessee Board of Claims. The Board awarded Braseel $1 million for his wrongful imprisonment/exoneration claim. Braseel was exonerated after many years of battling to prove his innocence after being initially …
Grundy County Man Receiving $1 Million for Wrongful Imprisonment Read More »
A Tennessee-based engineer is accused of stealing $90,000 worth of government radio technology, creating a “critical compromise” of communications systems impacting 17 Air Force facilities, according to a search warrant. The breach could also impact FBI communications, according to the warrant, which was obtained by Forbes. The government was tipped off by a contractor working with …
After Tip from an AEDC Contractor, Tennessee Engineer’s Home Raided; Accused of Theft Read More »
Another sales tax holiday begins this week. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:01 am and running through October 31, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Tennesseans will save on grocery bills during the state’s Food Sales Tax Holiday. Tennessee defines food and food ingredients as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated substances that are sold …
Food Sales Tax Holiday Runs from August 1-October 31 Read More »
Tennessee residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 31 and April 1, 2023, have two years from the date of their loan approval to request an increase to prevent or minimize damages from similar disasters in the …
The seasonal impacts on employment, such as school breaks, continued to have an impact on Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers in June, according to newly released information from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The June 2023 data showed unemployment rates increased in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Bedford County’s unemployment rate in May was …
Unemployment Rates Up in All 95 Counties in Tennessee Read More »
Three employees of the City of Fayetteville have formally resigned from their positions, according to city officials. Ashlee Fugate, Human Resources Specialist; Jamey Owen, Director of Finance and Brian Carter, Director of Parks and Recreation, reportedly all turned in their resignations late last week. Kevin Owens, City Administrator, confirmed with News 19 in Huntsville on …
Three City of Fayetteville Employees in Leadership Roles Quit on the Same Day Read More »
A new Tennessee law now in effect adds new requirements before a student can receive corporal punishment at school. The law establishes a process for school officials, including teachers, to screen for disabilities before handing out any corporal punishment. Under this law, before any kind of corporal punishment can happen, teachers are required to: Corporal …
New Corporal Punishment Law for Tennessee Schools Read More »
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1343 McArthur Street Manchester, Tennessee 37355 Telephone: 931-723-5150 Fax: 931-723-8285 To: All Board Members From: Gary Nester, Chairman Subject: Work Session Date: August 1, 2023 Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Coffee County Board of Education AGENDA
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says they are suspending Chief Deputy Brandon King along with Sergeant Shawn Norris. The sheriff’s office is conducting an internal investigation following a state audit that found “deficiencies” within the department. King and Norris are currently suspended from duty pending an internal investigation. The sheriff’s office says they are investigating …
Update! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Suspends Chief Deputy and Sergeant Read More »
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023. During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be purchased for …
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, Grocery Tax Holiday starts Tuesday Read More »
