NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Instititutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 9.0 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 5.0 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on September 18, 2018.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces recent disciplinary actions against a Nashville-based investment broker who violated Tennessee’s securities law by not complying with state regulations regarding the inspection of his company’s books and records.

WARTBURG – Today the Morgan County Grand Jury has returned 8 indictments against inmate Robert Fusco and several co-defendants. The indictments stem from lengthy investigation into an attempt by Fusco to introduce contraband into the Morgan County Correctional Complex.

Tennessee farmers and producers have the opportunity to expand their operations, increase farm efficiency, and make positive economic impact in their communities with the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is using the state’s annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day (September 18) to remind Tennesseans of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide, often called the “silent killer.”

Three Blackhawk helicopters from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion arrived in North Carolina late yesterday to assist in the relief effort of Hurricane Florence. All three aircraft are equipped to conduct medical evacuation with rescue hoist capability, as well as transport medical patients, and supplies to those in remote areas.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of August.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Faith Hill will serve as the opening night keynote speaker at the 2018 Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development, Thursday, Nov. 1.

RIPLEY – On Friday, September 14, 2018 the Tennessee Department of Correction welcomed the next generation of correctional officers into our workforce. The ceremony consisted of 14 Correctional Officers who will be serving our locations in West Tennessee at Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) in Tiptonville, Tennessee and West Tennessee State Penitentiary (WTSP) in Henning, Tennessee.

The Tennessee National Guard sent a military police company to South Carolina today to assist residents of that state in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. More than 100 personnel of the 117th Military Police Battalion departed Athens, Tenn. this morning with the necessary equipment and supplies to operate for approximately two weeks.

Nashville – In an effort to assist the offender population of Nashville and Davidson County, the Probation and Parole office on Pavilion Boulevard will be holding a career fair on Tuesday, September 18th.

JONESBOROUGH - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Mark Jason Byrd, former owner of Byrd’s Specialty Firearms, for tax evasion, falsification of a tax return, and theft. Byrd, 44, surrendered to Department of Revenue Special Agents at the Washington County Detention Center on Friday. Bond was set at $10,000.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Navy Ensign Harold P. DeMoss of Nashville, who went missing on June 23, 1945 while serving as a member of Fighting Squadron 100 (VF-100) from Naval Air Station Barbers Point in Oahu, Hawaii. He was 21 years old.