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Unemployment rates in Tennessee below 5% in May 2021
The majority of Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in May 2021, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Forty counties experienced a drop in unemployment during May, while rates remained the same in 18 counties. Thirty-seven counties did see some increase in unemployment for the month.
Statewide unemployment held steady in May and remained unchanged from April’s seasonally adjusted rate of 5%.
You can find a complete analysis of all the state’s county unemployment data for May 2021 here (https://www.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=166478db53c066a7d114ea462&id=875b17261f&e=29851e7b63) .
Tennessee employers need workers and the state is ready to help those workers get ready to reenter the workforce. www.TNWorkReady.com has the online resources available to job seekers all in one place. They can visit the page and take the steps needed to be work-ready in Tennessee.
In April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a record number of job openings. Jobs4TN.gov continues to have more than 250,000 available jobs posted, along with other job search resources that can help someone making the transition back into the workforce.
The state of Tennessee will release the June 2021 statewide unemployment data on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. CT.
Average gas price expected to remain above $3 for July 4th
Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see prices remain above the $3 per gallon mark in time for the upcoming holiday weekend. Even with some relief from a recent small drop in prices, the national average price of gas on July 4 is still expected to be $3.11 per gallon, some 43 percent, or 93 cents more than last year’s Covid-induced price of $2.18.
According to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey in May, 46 percent of Americans’ plans this summer were affected by high gas prices, which had been rising steadily until recently. Prior to the upcoming holiday weekend, Americans saw gas prices spike in early March, and again in mid-May due to increasing demand and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
“With the economic recovery from Covid continuing, gasoline demand has been very strong. Amidst lower oil production as oil companies struggle to raise output, gas prices have been higher this summer than in the past few years,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, once market forces begin to balance, I expect prices to moderate this fall and over time, oil production will again rise, helping bring gas prices down to earth as soon as this fall, but the road may remain bumpy until the pandemic is behind us.”
According to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey, 74 percent of those planning to take a road trip will be taking at least two, further emphasizing the increased demand for gasoline.
With Covid recovery continuing this summer, oil prices are likely to remain elevated, keeping gas prices above $3 per gallon for most of the summer. Labor Day is poised to feature $3+ prices as well, and should any hurricane disrupt supply chains, prices may rise even further.
Arnold Air Force Base to host open house for 70th anniversary
Leaders at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold Air Force Base, will host an open house in celebration of the complex’s 70th anniversary June 26, noon – 3:15 p.m.
The drive-through event, which is open to the public, will highlight the mission, capabilities and accomplishments of AEDC personnel. The open house will include displays, virtual facility tours, and informational booths along the route.
Press representatives are invited to cover the event and must contact Raquel March with the AEDC Public Affairs office at raquel.march.1@us.af.mil by 4 p.m. June 24 for access to stops throughout the drive-through tour. Representatives will meet the escort from the Public Affairs office at the main gate Visitor Center at 1 p.m., June 26.
For more information, email raquel.march.1@us.af.mil.
Tullahoma police department search for suspect
The Tullahoma Police Department needs your help in identifying a woman involved in an incident around the beginning of June. If you have any information, please contact Detective Karl Pyrdom at 931-455-0530 ext. 112 or at kpyrdom@tullahomatn.gov.
Munn nominated for Tennessean softball player of the year; McWhorter named Coach of the Year
Postseason accolades continue to pour in for members of the Coffee County Central High School Lady Raider softball team following the team’s state runner up finish last month.
Keri Munn, who graduated in May, has been named to the Tennessean All-Midstate Team and is one of six nominees for Tennessean Softball Player of the Year.
The MTSU signee was 27-4 in the circle for Coffee County through the 2021 season, striking out 268 batters.
CHS softball head coach Brandon McWhorter also picked up some postseason hardware – named the Tennessean Coach of the Year. McWhorter just completed his fourth season as Lady Raider head coach.
Coffee County’s softball team compiled a 34-7-1 record during the 2021 season, finishing as state runner up in a deep run at the TSSAA Spring Fling in May.
Acuna sits for second straight game for Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. will wait at least one more day before returning to the Braves’ lineup.
Acuña missed a second straight start when lingering lower back discomfort prevented him from being part of the lineup for Thursday’s series opener against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. The young outfielder began dealing with back spasms before Wednesday’s series finale against the Mets in New York.
“He’s still sore,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “They worked on him all day. They just hope with another day [of rest], he’ll be ready to go tomorrow. He’s literally day to day.”
Snitker believes Acuña’s back discomfort might simply be a product of the daily grind of playing and traveling. Continue reading this story here.
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Coffee Coaches Show lineup set for Saturday, June 26
The lineup for Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show is set.
Joining Thunder Radio and host Josh Peterson will be brand new Coffee County Central High School co-athletic directors Brandon McWhorter and Brad Costello.
Also joining the program will be CHS Lady Raider soccer coach Lee Xixis and players, as well as WMS volleyball coach Laura freeze and players.
Hear the Coffee Coaches show every Saturday from 10-11 am. on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 106.7 FM, 1320 AM, Manchester Go app and Thunder1320.com. The show is broadcast live from Al White Ford Lincoln, 2002 Hillsboro Blvd.
Braves Acuna late scratch from Wednesday lineup
Braves OF Ronald Acuña was scratched two hours before Wednesday’s game against the Mets and received treatment for what manager Brian Snitker described as “wear and tear.” Snitker said Acuña could be back in the lineup as early as Thursday.
“Sometimes, I think, we get in these different hotels and the beds are different,” Snitker said. “It’s just enough that they don’t want him to play today. They’re working on him right now; we’ll see how he is tomorrow.”
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Titans’ RB Henry focused on improving with hard work, sweat
Derrick Henry has led the NFL in rushing two years in a row.
He’s been a workhorse when the team has needed him, a tone-setter on the field and in the locker room.
So, it came as no surprise when Henry was asked this week about the challenge facing him and the offense after such a successful season in 2020, his answer focused on hard work.
“I don’t think we are looking at, ‘What’s the new challenge?’,” Henry said. “I think it’s just us trying to be better at everything we do as far as on offense, individually, collectively, and just growing, and helping each other grow. Just competing, holding each other accountable and doing the things we need to do as a team while we are away, and when we get back here, just try to put it together….
Continue reading this story from Titans Online by clicking here.
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