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Tennessee senator introduces ‘red flag’ gun law
Tennessee Senator Sara Kyle (D- Memphis), has introduced a bill in the state legislature that would allow family members, household members, intimate partners or law enforcement to petition to temporarily confiscate guns from an individual who shows an immediate risk of harming themselves or others. Similar laws have been introduced in other states in response to gun violence and are typically called “red flag” laws or extreme risk protection orders. This proposed bill, which is Senate Bill 1807, anyone signing a petition would have to sign a sworn affidavit for the order. If the order is granted by a...
Free tax-aide program available for Tennesseans
From now through April 15, Tennessee residents who need help getting their income taxes done can turn to the AARP Foundation’s free Tax-Aide program at more than 60 community sites statewide. While anyone can use the free tax-preparation service, Tax-Aide coordinator Emily Paul said it’s geared for people who are lower-income and 50 or older, a demographic less likely to have access to a computer and online tax-prep tools. She said the Tax-Aide volunteers will need to see a person’s tax documents, which can be brought to the nearest Tax-Aide location, often a library or senior center. “All of your tax...
SCHOOL PATROL – February 6 & 7, 2020
Manchester City Schools – CLOSED due to high water. No ESP (Closed Thursday, Feb. 6) Coffee County School System – CLOSED due to high water and absenteeism. NO ESP. (Closed Feb 6 & 7) Grundy County School System – CLOSED (Closed Feb 6 & 7) Bedford County School System – CLOSED (Closed Feb 6 & 7) Warren County School System – CLOSED (Closed Feb 6 & 7) Cannon County Schools – CLOSED Thursday, Feb 6 Murfreesboro City Schools – CLOSED Thursday, Feb 6 Rutherford County Schools – CLOSED Thursday, Feb 6 Moore County Schools – CLOSED Thursday, Feb 6...
Winchester police asking for help finding runaway juvenile
Winchester Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate Tori Henley, who they are classifying as a “runaway teenager.” On Tuesday, February 4, a missing juvenile report was filed with the Winchester Police Department for Henley, who is currently 17. Anyone with information regarding Henley’s whereabouts should contact the Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840, or make anonymous tips to Crimestoppers by calling...
Lee touts Tennessee medicaid system as best in the state
Gov. Bill Lee addressed the 111th Tennessee General Assembly Monday evening in a State of the State speech that focused primarily on education, while complimenting the state’s Medicaid system as the most efficient in the country. But some health care experts said they disagree with that assessment. Kinika Young, director of children’s health at the Tennessee Justice Center, said the governor still refuses to expand health care access. “We hope that the state will now see that the best way to address all of the health care crises that the state is facing is to expand Medicaid,” Young said. In his address,...
Lee announces big education reform plans
Governor Bill Lee focused heavily on education during his State of the State address on Monday night. The proposed state budget includes the largest investment in K-12 teacher salaries in Tennessee history, and a series of initiatives designed to ensure that Tennessee is recruiting, retaining and training the best teachers in America. The governor also announced legislative and budgetary priorities to build a comprehensive approach to advancing literacy across the state, which includes additional teacher training and development. In the coming fiscal year, the proposed budget includes more than $600 million new dollars for public education. Additional education incentives...
Winchester Police asking for public’s help to find runaway teen
Winchester Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate a Tori Henley, who they are classifying as a “runaway teenager.” On Tuesday, February 4, a missing juvenile report was filed with the Winchester Police Department for Henley, who is currently 17. Anyone with information regarding Henley’s whereabouts should contact the Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840, or make anonymous tips to Crimestoppers by calling...
Unity Medical is one of few 4-star facilities in mid-state
Unity Medical Center is one of the state’s top-rated hospitals, information verified by the Hospital Compare tool at www.medicare.gov. Manchester’s hometown hospital ranks as one of the state’s few 4-star facilities. Williamson Medical Center is the state’s only 5-star hospital. Only three other hospitals within a 50-mile radius of Manchester were awarded a 4-star rating, making Unity Medical Center (UMC) a premier acute-care facility in the mid-state. “This survey is used to gauge where we can improve our patient care and experience at Unity Medical Center,” explained Martha McCormick, CEO of Unity Medical Center. “While we always aim to...
