Good Friday Closures
Today is Good Friday, and a lot of things are closed today. The closures include Greene County and Greeneville City Schools; Greeneville Energy Authority Offices; Greene County Government Offices and the Greene County Courthouse; The Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center; The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County; The Greene County Election Commission Office; […]
Read MoreGreene County Unemployment Dips
In positive economic news, Greene County’s unemployment rate for February dropped to 3.5 percent, down from 4.7 percent in January, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. This marks a significant improvement compared to the 4.6 percent rate recorded a year ago. Notably, unemployment rates decreased across all 95 counties in the […]
Read MoreSpecial Offers For Blood Donations
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is wrapping up March Madness with special donor perks. Until this Sunday, March 31st, donors will receive basketball-themed socks, and O Positive and O Negative donors will get e-gift cards. Type O donors can score $20 for whole blood or $25 for additional donations. Platelet donors receive a $25 e-gift card […]
Read MoreFire Contained Despite Raging Winds
Incredible bravery prevailed as local volunteer fire departments battled against roaring winds exceeding 80 miles per hour to contain a woods fire. Camp Creek, Sunnyside, Tusculum, Cedar Creek, and South Greene Volunteer Fire Departments swiftly responded to the Camp Creek area just before 1am. Despite fierce gusts, responders valiantly fought for nearly an hour to […]
Read MoreHave Wind Damage??
The Greeneville/Greene County Office of Emergency Management issues vital instructions for residents grappling with aftermath of all the recent severe winds. If your home is uninhabitable, act swiftly. Contact your home insurance provider to report damages immediately. For additional aid, reach out to the Red Cross National Hotline at 1-800-733-2767. The Regional Red Cross and […]
Read MoreHighway Workers Take A Break Over Easter Holiday
In preparation for the Easter holiday weekend, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of all interstate construction work. Beginning this Thursday at 6pm and through Monday, April 1 at 6am, TDOT crews and contractors will halt road construction activities that require lane closures. While some long-term lane closures will remain in place, […]
Read MoreHigh Winds Close Schools
Greene County Schools are closed today due to high winds with speeds of up to 80 MPH in some areas expected. The closure affects all schools in the county, with the exception of the Central Office and ESP… but the South Greene ESP will be closed. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to ensure […]
Read MoreNorth Korea Looking To Meet With Japan
NORTH KOREA’S LAID OUT CONDITIONS FOR A POTENTIALLY HISTORIC MEETING WITH A KEY U-S ALLY…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Services Getting Boost
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is offering a new behavioral health scholarship program, providing up to $15,000 per academic year for eligible students pursuing master’s degrees in related fields. In exchange for tuition support, students must commit to working for a public behavioral health provider for an equivalent period. This […]
Read MoreMoney Allocated To Address Opioid Addiction
The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council has allocated nearly $81 million in community grants to address opioid addiction across the state. The grants, ranging from treatment to research and evaluation, aim to combat the opioid crisis and support affected communities over the next three years. This funding, sourced from settlements with opioid producers, marks a significant […]
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