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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’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.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Adient will invest $23.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lexington. Adient, a leading automotive seating manufacturer and supplier, plans to create approximately 330 jobs.

Nashville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Billy Raynor pleading guilty to tax evasion.

Madisonville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Lowry Halden Jones.

Newport, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Edwin Gerald Kilgore. Revenue agents arrested Kilgore Wednesday at his residence. Bond was set at $5,000.

MCGHEE-TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. – At approximately 11:15 a.m. EST today, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base went into lockdown procedures due to reports of a suspicious person on base.

A woman from Sweetwater, Tenn., is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with doctor shopping for drugs.

Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing the appointment of Kim Doddridge as public information officer for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB) officials announced today that the global asset management firm will invest $11.4 million and create 200 additional jobs at its global headquarters in Nashville.