More than 30 new laws in Tennessee went into effect on New Year’s Day.One of the laws talks about immigration, specifically sanctuary policies. As of January 1, state and local governments will not be allowed to adopt sanctuary policies or any similar measures.Another new law deals with abortions. Ultrasounds are now required prior to getting… Continue reading More than 30 New Laws Now in Effect

In just more than a week, state lawmakers will head to the capitol to begin their organization session. They’ll be sworn in, pass house rules, get committee and office assignments and other housekeeping routines. The inauguration of Governor-Elect Bill Lee is set for January 19. Then, business is in session.

Expect to pay a little more if you’ll be mailing via the United States Postal Service in the new year. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved an increase of 3.9 percent for priority express mail and 5.9 percent for priority mail. This also includes a 5-cent increase for the Forever Stamp. The prices will be effective… Continue reading USPS Increasing Prices

If you’ve been watching some of your favorite programs on Netflix, officials say you may be at risk.The Federal Trade Commission has a new warning for users of the streaming platform.The FTC says Netflix customers need to be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam.Criminals are posing as Netflix in e-mails and telling users… Continue reading FTC Says Beware of Netflix E-mail Scam

As of January 1st, hospitals nationwide will have to list prices for standard services as part of a new federal rule.The federal rule was put in place by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make hospitals more transparent and help give patients more information when deciding… Continue reading New Rules for Hospitals

Authorities say 34 year old Mark Luttrell, Jr., who was shot and killed by police inside the Tullahoma Walmart store Friday night, had outstanding warrants in Coffee and Franklin counties. The Coffee County warrants consisted of Failure to Appear on charges of Manufacturing/Sale/Delivery of a controlled substance; Evading Arrest; and Child Support. The Franklin County… Continue reading Suspect Killed in Shooting Wanted in Two Counties

The plunge at the gas pump continues this week, and now gas prices are poised to have their lowest start to the New Year since January 1st, 2016. Americans are finding gas prices below $2 a gallon at 31 percent of filling stations in the U.S. Thursday’s national average price of $2.29 per gallon is… Continue reading Gas Prices

Kind-hearted Tennesseans will turn to charitable organizations this year to help make a positive impact for those who are less fortunate. Unfortunately, charity scammers will use the end of-year giving surge and take advantage to consumers’ generosity. To help consumers avoid charity scams, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs is… Continue reading Beware of Holiday Scams

Harold J. Griffith, 92 of McMinnville died Monday. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 28th at 2pm at Highs Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery on Highway 30. Visitation is Thurs. 11am-9pm and Fri. 9am until service.

The TBI has been called in to investigate the death of a Morrison man who was being detained by White County officers. It happened Thursday. Preliminary information indicates the man was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed in DeKalb County. The man was found just over the county line in White County. When White… Continue reading TBI Investigating Death of White County Detainee