When children are removed from their homes out of concern for their welfare, they are usually taken to the Department of Children’s Services to await placement with a foster family. This wait can be several hours to nearly a full day.The Isaiah 117 House provides a place for children to go when they are removed …
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Monday is Memorial Day. Americans observe the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or …
Tennesseans continued returning to the workforce in counties across the state in April. The rates remained the same in two counties, while six counties did experience higher unemployment. Bedford County 5.2 in March. 4.6 in April Cannon County 4.4 to 3.6 Coffee County 4.9 to 4.0 Franklin County 4.7 to 3.9 Grundy County 6.5 to …
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The Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently thought they were about to name a new parks and recreation director when that person pulled his name from consideration. Dave Anderson, who is currently the Recreation Center Director in Gatlinburg pulled his name. Right now, J.P. Kraft is serving as the Interim Director. Kraft has served …
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6,000 new unemployment claims were filed in Tennessee last week, the lowest number in nearly six months, according to data released Thursday morning by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce. The department reported the number of new claims for the week ending May 22 was 6,006, a decrease of about 1,400 from the previous …
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According to AAA, nearly 700,000 Tennesseans will drive to various destinations for Memorial Day weekend, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol wants to offer a word of caution before you hit the road, especially if you plan on drinking this weekend. In 2020, 394 people had lost their lives by this weekend on Tennessee roadways. Already …
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34-year old Christopher L. Lotito of Murfreesboro has been charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly participating in the sale of a controlled substance to an undercover agent. The painkiller Oxymorphone was obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. Lotito was charged with one count of TennCare fraud, which is a class C felony. The case is …
CCCHS administration is carefully watching the weather forecast. We will make a final decision regarding graduation by 2:00 PM Friday, May 28. School leaders are doing this to ensure that they only move into the gymnasium and limit spectator numbers as a last resort. It is possible that the parade could be moved to later …
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Bedford County Board of Commissioners and its standing committees will have new temporary meeting places beginning in June, as Bedford County Courthouse prepares for a renovation project. The renovation project, bids for which will be opened in June, will make the second-floor circuit courtroom more functional and accessible while preserving its stately, historic appearance. In …
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Tennessee Department of Health has launched a new set of resources available for families who have children and youth with special health care needs. The Emergency Alert Decals provide a visual aid to alert emergency personnel of the presence of a child or youth with special health care needs. The Emergency Alert Decal will be …
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