South College, which has demonstrated its commitment to those who serve in the armed forces, again has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2020-2021 and is among the Top 10 in the country.
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ORNL, TVA agree to collaborate on advanced reactor technologies
OAK RIDGE, TN — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate a new generation of flexible, cost-effective advanced nuclear reactors.
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DOD officials warn of increased threat from weapons of mass destruction Full story	National Park needs Mingus Mill volunteers Full story
UT Board Chair recommends Boyd as President for 5-year term CHATTANOOGA, TN — UT Board of Trustees began the process to consider removing the interim from UT Interim President Randy Boyd’s title during today’s winter meeting at UT Chattanooga. Full story Constables indicted, charged with assault and official misconduct SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges against two Sullivan County constables. Full story Hancock County deputy indicted on theft charges HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hancock County deputy on theft charges. Full story Selmer Police Chief indicted, charged with official misconduct SELMER, TN – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Criminal Investigation Division has resulted in the indictment of Selmer Police Chief Elmer Neal Burks on two counts. Full story Mount Carmel man indicted, accused of stealing thousands from elderly relative HAWKINS COUNTY – A Mount Carmel man is accused of stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from his grandmother. Full story
DENSO opens central technical training center in Maryville MARYVILLE, TN – DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is opening its Central Technical Training Center at its Maryville, Tennessee, facility. DENSO designed the state-of-the-art technical training center to educate its employees about the latest technologies and best practices in advanced manufacturing. Full story	Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service solicits public input WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) and soliciting public input on future management options. Full story

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Dine like a local in Saint Lucia’s market food stalls	UT Gardens’ February 2020 Plant

TBI Director appoints David Rausch to presidential commission
NASHVILLE - During a ceremony today in Washington, D.C., David Rausch, Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.
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