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Adjustment to the Aggregate Production Quota for Methylphenidate (for Sale) for 2023 DEA Increases Production Quota to Manufacture Medication to Treat Attention Deficit Disorder To address shortages of methylphenidate HCl extended-release tablets, a common drug used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy, DEA will raise the amount that may be…

By Shannon Taylor Associate Editor Warning: The following contains some graphic content. Reader discretion is advised. I looked at it confused because there was no cut or scratch on my arm. I sat up quickly and turned to my right. Scarlett’s head had been sawed halfway off and it hung awkwardly off her shoulder. Bits…

Shannon Taylor  Associate Editor After a series of incidents regarding Dresden Postmaster Daphne Richmond and two local residents, Michelle Tjaden and Brandi George over the past few weeks, more problems have continued after the pair’s mail was halted. In addition, they report not being allowed to sign for packages and not being allowed to record…

By Associate Editor Shannon Taylor   Sitting off the road just a half mile from Court Square in Dresden is a quaint little place that just opened up for business. The Swanky Bee is a pizza restaurant on the surface but offers so much more than just a simple slice of pie.    The owners,…

Tre Hargett Tennessee Secretary of State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2023 CONTACT: Julia Bruck (615) 253-2668 Julia Bruck@tn.gov Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Domestic Violence Victims to Protect Themselves with the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In recognition of the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Secretary…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 CONTACT Samantha Jean 615-767-7907 samantha.jean@tn.gov SPOTTED LANTERNFLY DETECTED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE        NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has confirmed the detection of spotted lanternfly (SLF) in Davidson County. Tennessee is the 16th state to detect SLF since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. “Our Plant Certification Section…

West TN Lane Closures September 28-October 4, 2023 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 27 through Wednesday, October 4: There will be possible DAYTIME lane closures at various locations in Region IV to repair pavement and/or retrace pavement markings and guardrail repair on an as needed basis. There will also be NIGHTTIME lane closures for guardrail repair at various locations throughout…

Agricultural Producers and Agribusinesses Are Invited to Register for Free Workshops Across the State KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee agricultural producers and agribusinesses are invited to register for labor management workshops to be held in each region of the state in November. Funded by a grant from the Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center, the workshops…

Lorcan McCormick, Assoicate Editor Although a Dyersburg attorney advocated against a second-degree murder charge claiming a lack of malice on behalf of his client, Oki Woolridge, 44, of Martin last week in court, Weakley County General Sessions Judge Tommy Moore bound the case over to the grand jury on the initial charge last week in…

Submitted by UT Martin University Relations Wednesday wasn’t a typical day in the office for Dr. Yancy Freeman – instead, it was his first official day as the University of Tennessee at Martin’s new chancellor. The university’s 12th chief executive officer was confirmed July 14 for the position by the UT Board of Trustees after…