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A woman in Dyer, Tennessee is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services.

MEMPHIS – The Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) will be holding a rapid hiring event this Thursday aimed at filling vacant correctional officer (CO) positions. Last month, Governor Lee announced a 37% increase to the starting salary for CO’s – bringing annual earnings for all new officers to $44,500.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – More than 80 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 268th Military Police Company deployed Monday, Jan. 10, on the first leg of a yearlong deployment overseas.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jan. 11, 2021 – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled its official 2022 Tennessee Vacation Guide today with three covers showcasing the sights, sounds and experiences that created the Soundtrack of America. Tennessee’s music scene, culinary experiences, unmatched scenic beauty, family fun and hidden gems make the state a world-class destination.

WARTBURG – An inmate who absconded from a work detail in East Tennessee and was wanted for escape will now be returned to the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) custody. Jason Copley, 44, was a minimum-trustee inmate assigned to the Morgan County Correctional Complex when he was reported missing from a work site near the facility on Saturday evening.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to continued hazardous weather and travel conditions statewide, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Friday, January 7 in all West, Middle and East Tennessee state offices.

NASHVILLE - Human trafficking continues to be a public health concern in Tennessee. Through mid-December 2021, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Hotline had received 1,185 tips or leads related to human trafficking concerns. This January, which is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Health encourages Tennesseans to learn risk factors, red flags, and resources for human trafficking that could help save a life.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to expected hazardous weather and travel conditions statewide, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Thursday, January 6 in all West, Middle and East Tennessee state offices.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Over the past year, the Soldiers and Airmen of the Tennessee National Guard have been involved in one of the most eventful and historic periods in its 246 year history. Thousands of Guardsmen volunteered to serve their state and country throughout 2021, ensuring the National Guard’s promise to be “Always Ready and Always There.”

Tennessee counties have an opportunity to improve safety for crime victims when they appear in court to support charges against perpetrators.

Tennessee is using a new tool in developing the state budget as the state continually works toward greater efficiencies and better delivery of services.

The state of Tennessee has completed its annual financial report for fiscal year 2020-21.