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Lee Joins Other Governors Opposing Unionization Campaign
In a release from the Governor’s Office Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined five other governors in issuing the following joint statement opposing United Auto Workers (UAW)’s unionization campaign: “We the Governors of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas are highly concerned about the unionization campaign driven by misinformation and scare tactics that…
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National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones.…
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New Head Boys Basketball and Volleyball Coaches at Cannon Middle School
Two coaching positions have been announced at Cannon Middle School. Dr. Annie Reed announced this week Ashley Cantrell as Boys Head Basketball Coach and Alyssa Rankin as Head Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year. Ms. Cantrell is currently a teacher at Cannon County Elementary School. She played basketball for Cannon County High School, earning…
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Cannon Runs for Children on Saturday, April 6th
“April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and I’m excited to kick off the month with the Cannon Runs for Children 5k and Fun Run” stated Karista Colwell, Cannon County Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator. “This year’s race will feature several great community organizations like CASA and the Cannon County Substance Abuse Coalition, and we…
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Scam Alert for Businesses
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning to businesses across the state today about a deceptive mail scam related to the filing of annual business renewals from a company known as Tennessee Business Filing Center. As part of this scheme, businesses receive an official-looking mailer from the company threatening additional fees and…
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Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 1 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists…
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Tennessee Gas Prices Jump 9 Cents
Pump price increases across the state gained momentum last week, rising nine cents on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.18 which is 24 cents more expensive than one month ago and five cents more than one year ago. “There’s still plenty of upward pressure on gas prices right now in the market, and with last week’s crude oil price increases…
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Burn Permits Required Through May 15th
To reduce wildland fire risk, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division is required through May 15 for all open burning where local restrictions do not apply. “Fire prevention starts with each of us practicing safe burning and only burning when it’s safe. The burn permit process…
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Lois Gilley Larimer 1932-2024
A woman who gave a lifetime of service to Woodbury and Cannon County has died. Lois Gilley Larimer, 91, passed away Thursday. Larimer served 25 years as Clerk and Master of Cannon County, as well as 10 years in the General Sessions and Circuit Courts. At the time of her death, she was an alderman…
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Unemployment Dips to Near Record-Low Level in February