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Tennessee Treasury Returns Record Number of Unclaimed Property
The Tennessee Treasury Department returned 41,827 claims of Unclaimed Property in FY 2016, marking a 28% increase over the year prior. This is the highest number of claims ever returned by the Department. More than $34 million was returned last year with an average claim amount of $817. Unclaimed property is money that has been turned over to the State by businesses and organizations who cannot locate the rightful owners. Every year, millions of dollars are turned over, and the Tennessee Treasury Department works to get that money back to whom it belongs. In Tennessee, there is currently $789.2...
2/10/17—H&R Block Student of the Week Weston Hargrove
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Weston Hargrove!!! Weston, the son of Brent and Emily Hargrove, is a tenth grader at Coffee County Central High School. Weston was chosen to be honored because “He is a pleasant and respectful young man. He takes honors and AP courses and excels in them. Weston will engage and speak to any adult on campus whether they are staff or a parent. He is outgoing and a pleasure to have in class”, says Assistant Principal, Paul Parsley. Weston plays basketball at CCCHS. Weston plans to attend college and major in business management. He...
Grundy County Drug Bust Yields Four Arrests
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested two men and two women for trading and distributing prescription pills out of a Tracy City home. Sheriff Clint Shrum says deputies found small children in the home while serving a search warrant, and believe these children were present during drug transactions. Those arrested, and their charges, include: Amanda Nichole Irvin age 30 – Criminal conspiracy, child neglect and drug paraphernalia. Robert Aaron Irvin age 20- Criminal conspiracy, child neglect and drug paraphernalia. Susann E. Irvin age 51- Criminal conspiracy, child neglect, drug paraphernalia and Kenneth D. Nunley age 47...
Gov. Haslam wants to Ban Any Open Alcohol Bottles or Cans in Vehicles
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has introduced legislation seeking to ban any open alcohol bottles or cans in vehicles traveling on Tennessee roads. Tennessee currently bans drivers from drinking at the wheel, but does not extend that prohibition to passengers. That conflicts with federal open container guidelines, which causes about $18 million in federal road money to be redirected toward drunken-driving enforcement. Haslam wants to change the law so that money can be spent on roads as part of his ambitious transportation funding initiative. But prosecutors and police worry that the money they received to target DUIs would be lost...
THP may start using Body Cameras
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is exploring the idea of equipping its troopers with body cameras. The Tennessean reports that the idea is included in a request for information about the possible purchase. The request also seeks out new cameras in police cars that record incidents on the road. It says body cameras are necessary for trooper protection and accurate, complete documentation. Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Bill Miller says the move doesn’t indicate a policy shift, but a search for more cost-effective in-vehicle equipment. The request says the Highway Patrol will test out some equipment in April. The agency would...
Tennessee Quit Week begins Monday
The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners in the Statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition in celebrating Tennessee Quit Week Feb. 13-17, 2017. The theme for the week-long campaign is “It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee” to celebrate Tennesseans who have quit using tobacco products and inspire more people to join them. The TDH Commissioner will join former U.S. Senator Bill Frist, MD, founder and chairman of NashvilleHealth and Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Tennessee State Capitol to celebrate Tennessee Quit Week and discuss opportunities for citizens, government, business and non-profit leaders to partner...
South Cumberland State Park is Honored
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recognized South Cumberland State Park on Monteagle Mountain for Excellence in Resource Management for park staff’s work to improve trails, combat invasive pests and provide richer recreation experiences for visitors over the past year. “All 56 Tennessee State Parks strive and succeed in achieving our mission to preserve and protect unique examples of natural, cultural and scenic areas,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Conservation Brock Hill. “But South Cumberland went above and beyond in 2016 thanks to the talent and skills of park staff that protected more land and...
Homicide in McMinnville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting in a homicide investigation in McMinnville. According to a news release, McMinnville Police were called to a home in the 100 block of Lind Street on Monday afternoon. Upon their arrival, Barry Cole’s body was discovered inside an outbuilding located on the property. Authorities said Cole, 55, lived at the home. McMinnville Police Chief Bryan Denton said evidence would indicate foul play may have been involved. His body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy. The case is being investigated as a homicide. The TBI, along with McMinnville...
