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Grant Awarded to Cannon County REACH Program For Adult Job Skills
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has distributed a $2,500 grant to a nonprofit organization in Cannon County as part of The Foundation’s annual grant making process.
“The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee connects generosity with need by supporting our region’s hard-working nonprofit organizations,” said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation. “The Foundation appreciates that these programs matter, congratulates the organizations on their efforts and salutes the dedicated people who work to enhance the quality of life in our community.”
Former Senate Majority Leader Not Running for Governor
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist won’t be seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee in 2010. The physician-turned-politician was considered a lock for the nomination had he decided to run. Frist says in a statement that he has, quote, “decided to remain a private citizen for the foreseeable future.” He adds he'll continue serving the people of Tennessee.
Cannon County’s Fire Departments Receives $101,034.00 FEMA Grant
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $101,034.00 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Cannon County Fire Department. Cannon County Fire Chief Faye G. Morse reported the AFG grant award is for Operation and Safety of the Volunteer Fire Personnel with the Cannon County Fire Department; Personal Protective Equipment ($76,741) and Training ($29,610). Chief Morse stated the Cannon County Fire Department is made up of Seven Fire Stations: Mid-Way, Mooretown, East Side, Short Mountain, Gassaway, Bradyville and West Side.
Record Year For Office Of Inspector General
December was a record month and 2008 was a record year for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the law enforcement agency tasked with pursuing fraud and criminal activity in TennCare and preserving the integrity of the expanded Medicaid program.
By the last week of December, the OIG had made 35 arrests for the month, including 20 who were arrested in Smith County on December 10 for prescription drug fraud involving pain medication obtained through TennCare with the intention to sell all or part of the prescription.
Today Is Last Day To Vote For Chamber Officers
The new year began yesterday for all of us. For the Cannon County Chamber of Commerce the year will begin next Thursday with the installation of officers and new board members. Today, Friday January 2nd, is the last day for chamber members to submit ballots and confirm reservations for next Thursday’s installation banquet.
