OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management issued the following news: Crews with Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) cleanup contractor UCOR took the first step toward preparing a former waste treatment facility for demolition at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Workers at the Process Waste Treatment Plant, known as Building 3544, are isolating all potential energy sources to the building so deactivation cre  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the seventh annual National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards. These awards highlight the accomplishments of federal agencies, states, Tribes, local partners, communities and developers in restoring and reusing contaminated land at federal facilities. "This year's winners demonstrate the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), announced the selection of Spring City, Tennessee to receive technical assistance through the Local Foods, Local Places program. Together, EPA and the local community will engage with stakeholders to develop local foods systems while furthering sustainability goals. "EPA is proud to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and TSM Metal Works (TSM) officials announced today the company will expand by locating new operations in the Upper Cumberland. TSM will invest $500,000 and create 20 new jobs in Cumberland County through the project. TSM is owned by a fourth-generation California fab  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management issued the following news: "Energycast Oak Ridge," a monthly news show produced by the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM), took home national awards recognizing excellence in storytelling and public outreach. Watch the latest episode here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HucuJVsxC8&list=PLF36GuCG-95ArMe13UaolISKXufWJQc5r). "We're honored to receive this national recog  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 5 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - The 2024 edition of Operation Patriot Press is underway, and 14 units are executing 15 exercises. The Joint Munitions Command -- in collaboration with the U.S. Army Reserve, National Guard and the active-duty Army component -- annually conducts OPP. This exercise, established by the Army Materiel Command, is designed to promote readiness by providing rea  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will be considering tuition and fee increases for each of its campuses when it meets June 24-25 in Knoxville. In preparation for the meeting, the University has requested feedback from the public in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Sec.49-7-1603, which requires boards of public universities to provide public notice of proposed increases to   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 5 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: PBS announced the eight home cooks from across America who will showcase their culinary talents in season 3 of The Great American Recipe, the upbeat cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food so vibrant and delicious. Among the eight talented home cooks is Tim Harris from Fort Mill. To celebrate the premiere of the national PBS show and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news: State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, announced $5.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband access and digital program opportunities in Rutherford County. The county will receive five separate grants as part of $162.7 million in overall funding administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). The investments will provide broadband access and di  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release: Mount Zion Baptist Church ("MZB") has agreed to pay $70,464.39 to settle civil claims that it misused a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan. This agreement resolves allegations that MZB unjustly enriched itself by improperly using the PPP loan to make mortgage principal payments in violation of the PPP regulations. The United States alleged that MZB appli  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 6 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a Petition for Review in Nebraska v EPA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The coalition of States are challenging a new EPA rule that forces the trucking industry to expedite its rollout of electric vehicles to replace more gas-powered engines. In this court filing, the coalition of attorneys general asks the federal appeals court to review the E  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 4, 2024, the the nominations of four individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Karla M. Campbell, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, vice Jane Branstetter Stranch, retiring. * Catherine Henry, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Edward G. Smith, deceased. * Mary Kay Lanthier, of Vermont, to be United States Dist  more