State Lawmakers Look to Address Growing Suicide Rates
State lawmakers look to address growing suicide rates following a recent report from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. Representative Ryan Williams said the report will allow officials to determine what areas they need to address to help decrease suicide rates. “The report gives us a snapshot from the standpoint of suicide rates where the problem […]
State Rep. Recovering After Smith County Crash
11th District Representative Jeremy Faison is recovering after being involved in a crash in Smith County Friday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports the 42-year-old Faison of Cosby was traveling on I-40 eastbound when he lost control of his 2018 Ford F-150 pickup. Faison’s truck then collided with a tractor-trailer being driven by 49-year-old Everett Jackson […]
Putnam Budget Committee Ratified By Commission
Putnam County Commissioners will consider eliminating term limits for budget committee members when they meet this month. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said the rule would allow some members to stay on the committee. “The thought behind that was because it’s good to have the continuity there,” Williams said “it doesn’t mean that changes won’t be made, […]
