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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Cocke County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Cocke County received $603,772 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 29, 2024

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Jefferson County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Jefferson County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 28, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sevier County rise or fall in 2021?

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sevier County received $372,341 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Cocke County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Cocke County received $290,554 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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238 Hamblen County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Hamblen County received $565,785 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Sevier County receive in 2021?

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Sevier County received $238,060 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Jefferson County farmers in 2021 reached $1,396,733

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Jefferson County received $1,396,733 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Blount County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Blount County received $615,833 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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AG Jonathan Skrmetti: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Smoky Mountain Today | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti (R-Tennessee) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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Sevier County Sheriff's Office Congratulations to Three of Officers for Earning the Officer of the Quarter Award

By Smoky Mountain Today Report | Mar 31, 2023

We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to three of our officers for earning the Officer of the Quarter award: Deputy Randy Wampler (Reserve Division), Deputy Erich Werner (Patrol Division), and Corporal Jordan Munday (Corrections Division)

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputy sustains minor injuries when pursuit results in crash

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2023

Deputy sustains minor injuries when pursuit results in crash

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Lockdown leads to arrest

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023

Lockdown leads to arrest

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Sevier County Sheriff's Office National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office student charged with school threats

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Student charged with school threats

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

We honor our dedicated deputies assigned to our School Safety and Resource Division. These men and women work tirelessly to keep our students and staff safe

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officers receive life saving award

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Correctional Officers receive life saving award

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Search Warrant nets drug and weapons charges

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

Search Warrant nets drug and weapons charges

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Suspect arrested following manhunt

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

Suspect arrested following manhunt

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Clarksville Police Department Park Smart

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

In the last two months, the Clarksville Police Department has responded to ninety-nine (99) reported stolen vehicles and one hundred and twenty-four (124) vehicle burglaries

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Cheatham County Sheriff's Office Crime Tips Needed

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

Citizens of Cheatham County, the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in assisting local law enforcement by giving information leading to illegal drug activity, solving crimes, recovering stolen property, catching wanted fugitives, and convicting criminals