Coronavirus Containment Efforts Drive Job Losses

While the BLS argues the decline in payroll employment “reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain them,” the White House argued in a news release that job losses were a result of increasing lockdowns by state governors.

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Hamilton County Schools Update Learning Schedules To Online Only For Next Week

With Covid-19 cases still rising, and the vaccine still in early stages, Hamilton County Schools have had to adopt alternate learning schedules. With the school system in phase one, all schools will be put on an online-only schedule.

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Special Legislative Session Called By Governor Lee With Focus On Education Issues

“It is important to get these issues right. Teacher salaries and BEP must be addressed. The literacy bill should have been addressed last session. Some of these issues will take time and input, cookie cutter solutions may not be the best solution.” – JC Bowman, executive director of Professional Educators of Tennessee.

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Maury County Mayor Speaks Out On Mask Mandates, School Closures

Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles speaks of the impact freedom of choice has had on the spread of the coronavirus and the unintended consequences of the decisions of our leaders.

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Nashville Federal Emergency Declaration For Bombing Expected; Investigation For Motive Continues

After Speaking With President Trump, Governor Lee Expects The Federal Emergency Disaster Designation He Requested After The Nashville Bombing To Be Approved.

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Chattanooga Venues Will Operate Differently This New Year’s Eve

People everywhere will be ready to celebrate the end of 2020, but with Covid still on the rise and vaccines still in the early phases of release, that may have to be done a little differently.

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