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NASHVILLE – Jack-o’-lanterns, decorative candles, and so-called “haunted houses” are all Halloween traditions. Unfortunately, all those traditions carry risks that could result in injuries or a fatality. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), decorations are the first thing to ignite in 900 reported home fires each year. Two of every five of these fires were started by a candle. With Halloween fast approaching, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging Tennesseans to keep safety in mind to help avoid fire risks commonly associated with Halloween decorations and activities.

Murfreesboro – In an effort to assist the offender population of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, the Murfreesboro Day Reporting and Community Resource Center (DRC/CRC) will be holding a career fair on Friday, October 26th.

NASHVILLE – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the vast majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment rates in September 2018, when compared to the previous month.

DRESDEN – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s “Operation Clean Up” continued yesterday at the Dresden Probation Parole field office.

NASHVILLE –Automobile accidents can leave victims upset, disoriented, and unsettled. While consumers’ priorities after an accident should include recovering from any injuries and contacting the appropriate insurance providers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs and the Tennessee Attorney General advises consumers to be aware of individuals who may prey upon victims in order to lure them into the “accident clinic” trap.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and KeepTruckin Inc. officials announced today that the transportation technology leader will invest $3.6 million and create approximately 385 skilled jobs in Nashville over the next three years.

NASHVILLE – Every day across this great state, the staff of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) supervises more than 20-thousand inmates and nearly 80-thousand offenders on community supervision.

WARTBURG - The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is pleased to announce that one of its East Tennessee facilities recently passed their American Correctional Association (ACA) audit with high marks. Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) recently passed the facilities’ ACA audit thus completing a key step to earning reaccreditation.

NASHVILLE – Hamilton County area residents can safely dispose of outdated medications or shred personal documents and records during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT) at locations throughout Hamilton County.

UNION CITY – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s “Operation Clean Up” continued yesterday at the Union City Probation Parole field office.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen today announced changes in the delivery of the TNReady assessment for the current school year and additional changes that will take effect beginning in the 2019-20 school year. The changes are a direct response to a report from educators generated by the recent statewide listening tour that included roundtable conversations and online feedback from educators including teachers, testing coordinators and school administrators on how to make improvements to assessment delivery.

NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Shelley Thompson Gardner of Lebanon as public defender for the 15th Judicial District, which serves Jackson, Macon, Smith, Trousdale and Wilson counties. She replaces Comer Donnell, whose retirement is effective November 1. Gardner, a lifelong resident of Wilson County, has served as assistant public defender in the 15th Judicial District since 2002.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Director of Legislation Katie Ashley will leave the administration on November 9 to join Bradley Arant Boult Cummings to serve as senior advisor for government affairs and economic development. As part of the governor’s legislative team for the past eight years, Ashley played an essential role in budget and policy development that led to Tennessee being recognized as a national leader in education, economic development, efficient and effective government, and fiscal strength.

MEMPHIS - A minimum custody offender, Terry Mason #143218, who absconded from Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) is back in Tennessee Department of Correction custody.