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NASHVILLE –The method of execution for inmate Stephen West #115717 will be electrocution, per the inmate’s request.

A Hancock County man is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with selling prescription drugs he obtained using TennCare benefits.

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 July.

NASHVILLE – At this time, the role for media in regards to funeral arrangements for Ms. Johnson remain fluid.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Good Sportsman Marketing (GMS Outdoors) officials announced today that the company will locate new operations in Decatur County.

LINDEN, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened his cabinet for a meeting with local officials from Tennessee’s 15 distressed counties during the Governor’s Rural Opportunity Summit in Perry County. The meeting caps a state government-wide audit mandated under Executive Order 1 which examines how departments are serving rural areas, specifically distressed counties. Executive Order 1 also required departments to provide suggestions for improvements moving forward.

NASHVILLE – In accordance with protocol, inmate Stephen West #115717 was moved to death watch this morning shortly after midnight

NASHVILLE – With back to school season under way, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that this time of year is especially dangerous for teen drivers. Research from the AAA Foundation indicates that the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rises significantly between Memorial Day (May 27, 2019) and Labor Day (Sept. 2, 2019). Because of the higher period of fatalities, this 100 day period has been deemed the “100 Deadliest Days.”

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to provide scam-fighting tips to consumers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.

HENNING - Curtis Ray Watson, the escaped inmate charged with the murder of Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson is back in TDOC custody.

NASHVILLE – Funeral arrangements for TDOC Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson have been finalized.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Highway Patrol will escort the body of fallen Correctional Administrator Debra Johnson from West Tennessee back to Nashville this afternoon.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and EnableComp LLC officials today announced that the Franklin-based company will expand its operations and establish a third office in Middle Tennessee.

To help strengthen and expand workforce development programs in Tennessee’s rural counties, the Tennessee Workforce Development Board recently approved a $3 million investment to support Governor Bill Lee’s rural initiatives.