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With more deer active across the state, AAA is reminding drivers to take precautions to avoid collisions. In Tennessee, there were over 6,500 motor vehicle crashes involving deer in 2020, and half of those crashes occurred between the months of October and December, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety. “Pay close attention to the speed…

On Tuesday, November 5, approximately 80 faculty and staff members, including all schooladministrators, district leaders, and School Resource officers from the Sheriff’s Office,completed extensive first aid and school crisis training. Bill West, Safety Director for CannonCounty Schools, and Stephanie Alexander, Coordinated School Health Director, coordinated tohost the training for members from all schools in the…

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233). VSAFE is a one-stop shop that informs the military community of typical fraud schemes, offers tools to protect themselves, and provides an outlet for reporting and recovery. The website and call center combine resources from multiple federal agencies to…

The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7,…

During the month of November, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. Additionally in November, the department will recognize Early Postsecondary…

The unofficial results from the November 5th election in Cannon County are: In the race for President, Donald Trump won Cannon County with 5,682 to Kamala Harris’s 1,132. United States Congress Marsha Blackburn won Cannon County with 5,308 to Gloria Johnson’s 1,171 in the Senate race. In the 6th District United State House of Representatives,…

With today’s Presidential election, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections are reminding all registered voters casting ballots of two resources available to have questions answered or concerns addressed by election experts. Voters can call the Election Day Hotline at 1-877-850-4959 with questions or text “TN” to 45995 to report fraud…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) campaign announces its fourth annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included more than 150 events with over 2,200 volunteers who collected more than 86,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on…

Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2023-24 statewide graduation rate is 92.1 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2022-23 school year at 90.6 percent. “Once again, Tennessee’s unwavering dedication to fostering student success has led us to achieve an extraordinary milestone—setting a new state record for graduation rates for the second…

Secretary of State Tre Hargett today issued one final reminder that the early voting period in Tennessee officially ends Thursday, Oct. 31. “If you have made your electoral decision go ahead and cast your ballot.  Don’t risk not being able to get to the polls on Election Day. Head to the polls today and vote,”…