Business/Government

County Unemployment Remains Below 5% Across Tennessee

  • 4/25/2024

Newly-released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) documented unemployment rates below 5% in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties in March. County unemployment rates for the month range from 2.2% to 4.6%. During the month, the jobless number decreased in 12 counties across the state. 10 counties recorded rates that did not change from month to month, while 73 counties did see a slight uptick in their unemployment levels. Williamson and Moore counties both had rates of 2.2% in March. For Williamson County, that represented an uptick of just 0.1 of a percentage point when compared with February’s statistic. In Moore County, unemployment increased by ... (click for more)

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Historic Spring City Depot on Front Street that was built in 1909
Historic Spring City Depot on Front Street that was built in 1909

Spring City Selected To Participate In Tennessee Downtowns Program

  • 4/25/2024

The town of Spring City was selected by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter to participate in the ninth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program. The two-year program coaches selected communities and their steering committees through the steps of launching effective renewal efforts. ... (click for more)

Driver Arrested For DUI - And Other Collegedale Police Calls

  • 4/26/2024

A driver in the 4900 block of Ooltewah Ringgold Road was arrested for DUI. Officers searched the 5100 block of Ooltewah Ringgold Road for reports of an intoxicated driver. The vehicle was gone before the officer's arrival. Officers recovered a lost wallet in the 9700 block of Bowen Trail. Alleged child abuse was reported in the city's ... (click for more)

How To Solve The Money Crisis In The Schools - And Response
  • 4/24/2024

How many students are in the Hamilton County Schools? Are there more now than 10 years ago? How many individuals are getting huge salaries, yet don't teach any students? It is my opinion that people that do not teach students should not get an automatic raise. Let them negotiate their salary. This does not include principals and assistant principals. I don't think the superintendent should get a $30,000 raise either. There are lots of people that can do that job for less. He ain't ... more

Lookouts Drop Third Straight Game
Lookouts Drop Third Straight Game
  • 4/26/2024

The Chattanooga Lookouts surrendered five unanswered runs in their 8-3 defeat to the Birmingham Barons. Chattanooga has now dropped three straight games. Birmingham got ... more

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