A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The America’s Health Rankings 2022 report from United Healthcare ranks Tennessee 44th among states for health outcomes. The state’s notable challenges include high numbers of smokers and people with multiple chronic health conditions, as well as premature death rates. Michele Johnson, …
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Sixty-two Tennessee counties experienced a drop in jobless rates during November when compared to the previous month. The rates remained the same in 25 counties and increased slightly in the remaining eight counties. Williamson, Moore, and Cheatham counties each had a rate of 2.5% in November, the lowest in the state. Bledsoe County’s November unemployment rate …
Congress passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare will be required to reverify the eligibility status of everyone receiving TennCare or CoverKids benefits. One of TennCare’s top priorities during this process is to make sure all eligible members do …
Tennessee now has over 1,000 people across the state who are actively using their past experience with mental-health and substance-use challenges to help others who are struggling. They are part of the Tennessee Certified Peer Recovery Specialist program. Lisa Ragan, director of Consumer Affairs and Peer Recovery Services for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and …
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Senators are demanding the White House and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reverse their plan to release an unspecified number of single adult migrants from New Orleans into Tennessee due to continued inaction to secure the Southern border. Federal officials have not shared any further details. The Governor’s …
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The Decherd Police Department wants to raise awareness to all parents and citizens that may not be aware of a growing issue. At first look officers could have thought that some items looked like a normal bag of chips during a traffic stop on December 15, but they later seized the items. During a search …
For a number of years, a local donor – who prefers not to be recognized publicly – has contributed money to emergency and animal-related services in Bedford County during the holiday season. Receiving checks this year were Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Shelbyville Fire Department, Bedford County Fire Department, Shelbyville Police Department, Bedford County Animal Control, …
Anonymous Donor gives Donations to Multiple Services in Bedford County Read More »
Coffee County citizens are encouraged to attend the Coffee County Commission meeting January 10th and celebrate this year’s top volunteer, selected from among several outstanding nominees. After soliciting public nominations for the county’s best volunteers during 2022, citizens from various walks of life served on a committee to independently review all submissions and prioritize nominees. Those …
On Friday morning at 10:55 a.m. Franklin County authorities were called to North Middle School because of concern with a 12 year old student. According to Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Sam Davidson told On Target News that the student used a vaping device at school and had a serious reaction. The …
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation has reduced US 41A/SR 16 in Bedford County to one lane to repair the culvert and slope at the bridge over Dryland Creek. Traffic was narrowed to one lane over the weekend due to slope failure and bridge wingwall failure. Back in May, flooding and erosion caused a portion of …
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