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NASHVILLE – Due to hazardous weather and travel conditions, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has closed state offices on Friday, January 12, 2018 in West and Middle Tennessee, to include the following counties:

A Knox County woman is charged with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits as payment for the pills.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet January 25, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

In this issue of the Volunteer State Guard Magazine we research the Tennessee National Guardsmen who earned the Medal of Honor in World War I.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed Jennifer S. Nichols of Memphis as Criminal Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County. Nichols, 55, replaces Judge James C. Beasley, Jr., who retired effective December 31.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development today released its 2018 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AGC Glass North America officials announced today that the company will expand its operations Church Hill. The glass manufacturer will invest $40.6 million and create 85 new jobs in Hawkins County.

NASHVILLE – The holidays have come and gone, leaving some Tennesseans with gifts to be exchanged or returned. Before bundling up and heading out to the store, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Division of Consumers Affairs encourages consumers to review the following tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help the gift return process go smoothly.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges Tennesseans to focus on home fire safety during what has traditionally been the most tragic week for fire-related incidents in the Volunteer State: The second week of January.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) affirmed its commitment to providing Tennesseans with the highest level of 911 service by receiving two national awards highlighting its innovative and forward-looking approach.