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Thursday Update: School Online, Basketball Postponed
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST THURSDAY COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 10 AM CST FRIDAY… For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as…
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State Parks Have 1.9 Billion Dollar Impact on Tennessee’s Economy
Tennessee State Parks have an economic impact of $1.9 billion dollars in the state and support employment of 13,587 people, according to an analysis by a leading economic consulting firm. Based on figures from fiscal year 2024, the report by Impact DataSource says the parks created $550 million in annual household income for Tennessee families.…
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Smyrna Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges
Peter Allen Snyder, 43, of Smyrna, Tennessee, was sentenced last Thursday to 20 years in federal prison after having pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography, announced Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. Snyder also is…
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Consumer Protection Warns Tennesseans of Illegal Sportsbooks Ahead of Super Bowl
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General urges consumers to be aware before the Super Bowl that wagering with an unlicensed sportsbook can lead to scammers stealing both a consumer’s money and identity. “Illegal gambling sites can look slick and legitimate, but looks can be deceiving,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “Illegal sportsbooks don’t care if you win; they…
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Sales Closing Date for Pasture and Hay Loss Protection Approaching
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of hay and pasture crops that February 15, 2025 is the final sales closing date to purchase a Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy. Eligible producers must apply for coverage using form CCC-471, “Application for Coverage,” and pay the applicable service fee by the application closing date.…
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General Assembly Addresses Education Freedom, Disaster Relief and Illegal Immigration
Today, Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a comprehensive disaster relief package, and robust public safety measures to prepare Tennessee to assist in implementation of the Trump Administration’s illegal immigration policies. “This week, in partnership with the General Assembly, Tennessee passed…
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TBI Introduces Two New Efforts to Protect Senior Tennesseans
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation unveiled two new resources on Wednesday to meet the needs of the state’s growing senior population. The first, TBI Find, is a mobile application, available now for both Apple and Android devices, to connect the public with up-to-the minute information about Silver Alerts issued in Tennessee. The app, more than…