Federal Program Extends Benefits to Claimants Who have Exhausted Eligibility NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has completed building the third pandemic unemployment program provided through the federal CARES Act signed into law by President Donald Trump. TDLWD is now processing Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation... Read more
Publix announced in a press release on Thursday, that the grocery chain will be extending their hours and suspending reserved shopping times. Publix had previously offered reserved times for the at-risk population to shop safely, and shortened its hours to allow employees time to properly clean each day. Publix... Read more
Tony Lynn Smith, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, May 15th, 2020 at his home at the age of 63. Tony was born in Winchester to Howard and Francis Wiseman Smith who both survive. He was a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and went on to become... Read more
National EMS Moment of Silence Today.
News May 16, 2020
Saturday, May 16th, the nation will observe a moment of silence for EMS personnel with a line of duty death related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National EMS Moment of Silence will begin at 5 p.m. CST with a live-streamed reading of the names of the 24 Honorees originally... Read more
Obituary: Myrtle Norma Schneider Donaldson
Uncategorized May 16, 2020
MANCHESTER – Myrtle Norma Schneider Donaldson was born on February 9, 1923 in Priddy, Texas to the late Emil Otto Schneider and the late Eleanore Brunhilda Riewe. She was baptized on March 25, 1923 and confirmed on March 18, 1937. Myrtle was married to the late Fletcher Donaldson on February... Read more
State Fire Marshal’s Office Announces 300Th Life-Saving Alert With “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” Program
News May 16, 2020
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the 300th life-saving alert by a smoke alarm installed through the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program. Started in 2012, “Get Alarmed” is an in-home fire safety education and smoke alarm installation... Read more
Recovery Group to Lift Capacity Restrictions on Restaurants and Retail, Allow for Large Attractions to Open.
News May 15, 2020
Nashville, Tenn. – As Tennessee continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the state’s Economic Recovery Group announced today it will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail to instead focus on social distancing best practices effective May 22 and issue guidelines to facilitate the safe reopening of larger, non-contact... Read more
(StatePoint) These uncertain times are forcing more people to reexamine finances and rewrite their household budgets. According to the Pew Research Center in a survey conducted soon after the COVID-19 crisis began, 33% of Americans either lost their jobs or suffered a pay cut or reduction in work hours.... Read more
At-Home Learning Throughout Summer
Lifestyle May 15, 2020
(Family Features) With the majority of schools across the country closed, many parents are feeling the stress of taking more active roles in their children’s education. As time away from the classroom extends into summer, parents also face the challenge of helping their children maintain what they’ve learned through... Read more
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announces how Driver Services Centers will operate beginning May 18. All Driver Services Centers, with the exception of the Shelbyville Driver Services Center remain open and are taking additional precautions to protect the health and safety of customers and... Read more