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Three Tennessee counties have been quarantined for Emerald Ash Borer after detection of the forest-devastating insect, bringing the total number of Tennessee counties under a state and federal EAB quarantine to 62.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is pleased to announce that one of the Middle Tennessee facilities recently passed their American Correctional Association (ACA) audit with high marks. Tennessee Prison for Women (TPFW) recently passed the facilities’ ACA audit thus completing a key step to earning reaccreditation.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained near historic low levels in August, despite a slight increase, according to the latest statistics released today by Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for August was 3.6 percent, just 0.1 of a percentage point higher than it was in July. Prior to August, Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained at 3.5 percent for three consecutive months.

HENNING - The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is pleased to announce that one of the West Tennessee facilities recently passed their American Correctional Association (ACA) audit with high marks. The West Tennessee State Penitentiary (WTSP) which also houses the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center (WTRC) passed the ACA’s audit this week thus completing a key step to earning reaccreditation.

The permanent and temporary exhibitions on view when the Museum opens to the public on October 4, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. tell a variety of stories ranging from the First Tennesseans up to the present day.

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Serapio (Jose) Granados, owner of Stonebridge Restaurant and the former Fried Tomato Restaurant, in Fayetteville.

Tennessee revenues were more than the budgeted estimates for the first month of the state’s fiscal year.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces recent disciplinary actions against a Nashville-based investment broker who violated Tennessee’s securities law by not complying with state regulations regarding the inspection of his company’s books and records.

WARTBURG – Today the Morgan County Grand Jury has returned 8 indictments against inmate Robert Fusco and several co-defendants. The indictments stem from lengthy investigation into an attempt by Fusco to introduce contraband into the Morgan County Correctional Complex.

Tennessee farmers and producers have the opportunity to expand their operations, increase farm efficiency, and make positive economic impact in their communities with the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is using the state’s annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day (September 18) to remind Tennesseans of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide, often called the “silent killer.”

Three Blackhawk helicopters from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion arrived in North Carolina late yesterday to assist in the relief effort of Hurricane Florence. All three aircraft are equipped to conduct medical evacuation with rescue hoist capability, as well as transport medical patients, and supplies to those in remote areas.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of August.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Faith Hill will serve as the opening night keynote speaker at the 2018 Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development, Thursday, Nov. 1.