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Memphis Airman who Developed an Augmented Reality System in this Issue of the Volunteer Guard Magazine.

NASHVILLE – With the start of national Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) urges Tennessee drivers to “Put It In Park” and commit to safer driving habits by putting away their smart phones, cellular devices, and any distraction that could take a driver’s attention away from the road.

NASHVILLE,Tenn.— April 3, 2018—The next meeting of the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Museum Experience Room (MER) on Level D of the Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville. It will be preceded by a nominating committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. All meetings are open to the general public.

A Tipton County woman is charged with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare as payment. It’s her second round of TennCare fraud charges this year.

A McMinn County woman is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with selling prescription drugs she obtained through the state’s healthcare insurance program.

NASHVILLE – Medical oxygen is a necessity for Tennesseans suffering with respiratory illnesses, but it is among the leading causes of fire fatalities in homes across the state. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that homes where medical oxygen is used need to have specific fire safety rules to prevent fires and burns.

Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton today announced the appointment of Whitney Flatt as the Agribusiness Development Consultant for food business growth at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Baby chicks and ducklings are cute and fluffy, but they aren’t appropriate gifts for Easter. Holding, hugging, or kissing these birds can pose a serious health risk for all ages.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development today released the February 2018 unemployment rates for all Tennessee counties. The latest statistics showed improved rates for the majority of the state’s counties during the month.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and New River Hardwoods, Inc. officials announced today that the lumber company will invest $3.8 million in its operations in Roan Mountain.

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

NASHVILLE – Over 90 newly certified law enforcement officers will graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 during a ceremony to be held at the Al Menah Shrine Temple (1354 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN).

A Wilson County man is charged with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare as payment for the pills.