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A Lincoln County woman is charged with TennCare drug fraud in connection with allegedly selling drugs obtained through TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Approximately 110 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, headquartered in Knoxville, returned to Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site on Thursday, January 23, following a nine-month long deployment as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland.

The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet Feb. 10, 2020 at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee ended 2019 with steady unemployment that continued to sit near record low levels, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is seeking rural communities as it opens the application process for organizations to participate in this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The goal of the SFSP is to ensure that children 18 and younger who benefit from meal programs during the school year continue to have that same access to nutritious meals during the summer.

The best fairs in Tennessee are being honored for their success in sharing agriculture with citizens statewide.

A Shelby County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services in an indictment accusing her of falsely reporting her income and marital status in order to enroll herself and her daughter for TennCare benefits.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction is now accepting applications for our Middle Tennessee Citizens’ Correctional Academy.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced today that state revenue collections for December were $55.3 million higher than the budgeted estimate and 4.87% more than December 2018.

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now accepting applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses for the scheduled execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton #89682.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Minth Group officials announced today that the company will expand in Lewisburg. The automotive supplier will create 254 new jobs and invest $87 million in Marshall County over the next five years.

Tennessee’s capitol will be lit in blue from sunset on Wednesday, January 22 until dawn to raise awareness about slavery and human trafficking prevention.

TIPTONVILLE – When severe water damage caused the Ridgely Police Department to shut down part of its headquarters, the department received some help from an unlikely source.

A Sullivan County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services in connection with allegedly filing false information in order to appear eligible for the healthcare insurance program.

Nashville – Tennessee’s Division of TennCare director Gabe Roberts announces today he is leaving Tennessee state government to return to the private sector. His anticipated last day will be Monday, March 2, 2020. Governor Lee has not yet named a successor to the position.