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No Issues for AEDC during Government Shutdown
With the federal government going through a partial shutdown, what does that mean for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)? The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 was signed by President Donald Trump in August which means that the Department of Defense is fully funded. Even though shutdowns have affected AEDC in the past, this particular one will not disrupt the base’s...
Lower Unemployment in All Tennessee Counties
Each of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment in November 2018 according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties had an unemployment rate of 5 percent or lower during the month and only four counties had a rate higher than 5 percent. Williamson County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate at 2.5 percent, which was 0.2 of a percentage point lower than the previous month. While Lauderdale County had the highest jobless rate in November at 5.8 percent that figure is a percentage point lower than the previous month. In Coffee...
Morrison Man Dies after being Detained by White County Deputies
The TBI was called in Thursday to investigate the death of a Morrison, TN man who was being detained by White County officers. TBI agents confirmed the death of 34-year-old Mauris Crespos on Thursday, saying District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway requested their assistance in the investigation. Preliminary information indicates that 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 County deputies tried to detain him, he reportedly began to assault the officers and a taser was deployed. He was handcuffed and...
TWRA Accepting Entries for its 2019-20 Photo Contest for their Annual Calendar Issue
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now accepting entries for its 2019-20 photo contest for publication in Tennessee Wildlife’s annual calendar issue. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos on fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife species native to Tennessee. The photos will be reviewed for publication in the annual calendar edition of Tennessee Wildlife, which is the summer issue. If a photo is selected for the calendar edition, the photographer will receive $60. Photographers must submit their photo entries by the March 20, 2019 deadline. Photos must be horizontal (landscape), in JPEG...
Fallen Tree Slows Traffic in Manchester
Manchester Police reported late Thursday morning that a tree had fallen onto Hwy 41 south. Apparently strong winds pushed the tree over. The large tree was located at the top of the ramp at exit 114 westbound. With the tree on the roadway and on top of the power line and traffic light, travel became a problem on Hwy 41 from the Quality Inn going all the way back to nearly Al White Motors and back toward Hillsboro in the opposite direction. Police were only able to allow one lane open in each direction until the tree was removed...
Another Animal Cruelty Case in Grundy County
Another person in Grundy County has been arrested for animal cruelty. A Grundy County woman was arrested after deputies said they found several dogs at her home in poor condition. Grundy County deputies said they arrived at the Gruetli-Laager home over the weekend, they found several dogs in poor and malnourished condition. The owner, 28-year-old Felisha Layne, couldn’t provide the deputies with any proof she had been feeding and watering her dogs, according to the sheriff’s department. Layne was arrested and charged with animal cruelty. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says this is the third animal abuse arrest in...
Regular Exercise Could Be Key to “Younger Brains”
Researchers have found yet another reason to add exercise to your New Year’s resolutions – particularly for seniors. A report published this year in the journal Neurology examined multiple studies linking regular exercise to better cognitive skills in older adults at risk for dementia. In a six-month period, participants who did 35 minutes of aerobic exercise daily showed significant improvement in planning, problem-solving and decision-making. State director of AARP Tennessee, Rebecca Kelly, said it should encourage people of all ages to stick to their fitness resolutions. “New Year’s resolutions are great. I think the trick is to not set...
Beware of End of Year Scams
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 (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is advising consumers to always research charitable organizations before opening their wallets or entering personal information online. “The holiday and end of year season is a great opportunity to donate to legitimate charitable organizations in order to give back to the community,” said TDCI...
