Rising Gas Prices Less About Shortage, More About Fear
A local economics expert says the recent surge in gasoline prices is directly tied to international conflicts and market fears rather than immediate physical shortages. Tennessee average prices stand at $3.85 per gallon this week, up some 97 cents in the last month month. Tennessee Tech Assistant Professor of Economics Tim Roberson said the Middle […]
Tech Researcher Work On Ultra-Processed Food Issues
New U.S. dietary guidelines suggest Americans cut back on ultra-processed foods, but new research from a Tennessee Tech Graduate Assistant found that might be a challenge. Graduate Assistant Morgan Walls said many people are surprised to learn how broad the definition of processed foods can be, noting that even foods perceived as healthy may still […]
Baxter Fire Investigator Elected To State Board Combating Arson
A Baxter Fire Lieutenant and Investigator has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson. Investigator Zachary Womack said TACA uses a lot of effort to provide low cost arson training for volunteer fire departments in rural areas. Womack said the lack of resources in the community can lead […]
Tech Spearheading Research On Economic Disasters
Tennessee Tech is researching how small businesses and communities have responded to economic shocks. Tennessee Tech Center For Rural Innovation Lead Researcher Payton Womack said the goal is to create a plan to better respond to disastrous events in the future. Womack said an actual manual will be composed based on feedback from business owners […]
Stock Market On Track To Rebound And Recover
Over the last two days the Dow rose 900 points and dropped 400 points. Predicting what’s next, Local financial advisor Jordan Witt said despite the market’s flux and flow, he’s optimistic about the economy’s future. “We’ve already seen the market rebound quite nicely, just literally in the past 30 to 45 days,” Witt said. “The […]
