New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed statewide unemployment rates have held steady during the final month of 2018.The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for December 2018 was 3.6 percent, which mirrored the rate from the previous month.While the unemployment rate remained steady, there were fewer available positions for… Continue reading Tennessee Dec. Unemployment

This week State Representative Jason Potts introduced a bill that would increase penalties for those who pass a stopped school bus.Currently, when drivers are stopped for passing a stopped school bus in Tennessee – they could be charged with a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $1,000. Potts’ bill was introduced to lawmakers last… Continue reading Bill Would Increase Penalties for Passing a Stopped School Bus

Gas prices in Tennessee are holding steady right now, but face upward pressure due to recent strength in the oil market and rising wholesale gasoline prices. The average price for gasoline in Tennessee is $2.01 per gallon, but should rise another 3 to 5 cents this week. Tennessee motorists are paying one cent more than… Continue reading Gas Prices

Tennessee lawmakers say the state House has added a new feature to the online bill tracking process.They say the change will add more public transparency into tracking amendments to bills.House Speaker Glen Casada says amendments that are added in a House subcommittee will now go directly online.He says that will allow the public to see… Continue reading House Adds Feature to Online Bill Tracking Process

Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency report there have now been 62 confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease in Tennessee. The confirmed cases come from samples taken in Hardeman and Fayette counties. TWRA expects more positive samples to come in from the area as there is heavy emphasis on sampling in the affected areas.Since… Continue reading 62 Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Tennessee

A Tennessee lawmaker is pushing for restored voting rights for convicted felons.Sen. Brenda Gilmore is sponsoring a bill that would give felons a second chance and restore their voting rights.Convicted felons would have to apply for restoration of voting rights as well as make any outstanding payments incurred over court costs, restitution, or overdue child… Continue reading Lawmaker Wants Felons’ Voting Rights Restored

Authorities are investigating a deadly travel trailer fire that happened in Coffee County over the weekend.Crews were called to the Barton Springs recreation area at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.When they arrived, the travel trailer was fully engulfed in flames. A body was later recovered from the charred debris.The person has not yet been identified.Officials said they’re… Continue reading Investigation Underway Into Deadly Fire in Coffee County

The Warren County Pioneers and Lady Pioneers travel to Sparta Tuesday night for a district 6 doubleheader against the White County Warriors and Warriorettes. The girls’ game tips off at 6pm. The games will be broadcast live on SPORTSRADIO 92.1 THE TICKET.

The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night in regular session. Items of business include the appointment of a part-time City Administrator. Current City Administrator Bill Brock will be retiring at the end of the month. The board will also consider three ordinances. Tuesday night’s meeting will begin at 7pm at City… Continue reading McMinnville Board

The full Warren County Commission will meet Tuesday night for its monthly session. Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve applying for a USDA loan to fund the additional $2 million needed for the ESG project. Commissioners will also consider appointments to the Agricultural Extension Committee, the Airport Commission and the Overgrown Vegetation Hearing Panel.… Continue reading Warren County Commission