Things You Should Know

Personal use holiday tree cutting permits are not issued for the Cherokee National Forest.

“Everyone needs to be aware that anything that sounds too good to be true, usually is,” said Detective Dennis Waters.

An estimated 26,000 Tennesseans will qualify for another round of extended unemployment benefits under federal legislation signed by President Bush, with hundreds more becoming eligible each day.

Tennesseans can access the new Web site at www.TN.gov by clicking on “Help for Tennessee Families” or at www.TN.gov/helpforfamilies.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol wants to again remind Tennesseans that it does not ask for charitable donations

Only about 300 services were performed annually when the Military Funeral Honors Program began five years ago. In 2008 officials expect there will be more than 6,000.

The Polk County Health Department has flu vaccine. Call 338-4533 in Benton or 496-3275 in Copper Basin to make an appointment for your vaccination.

Orders due Monday, November 10 and will be distributed Saturday, November 22. You may call Shiloh Baptist Church at 338-4292 to order.

For more information call 338-5125.

Securing your family's financial future can be challenging, even in good times.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) explains there are several steps consumers can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of identity theft.

More than 100 viruses can cause the common cold which is why there is no vaccine.

In honor of their delicious and inventive varieties of muffin mixes—19 to be exact—the makers of Martha White are asking home bakers to create their own original recipe utilizing at least one of the flavors.

October Through December Worst Time for Deer-related Crashes

Brad Barrett, president of the Tennessee Bankers Association, issued a statement following Congressional action on the Wall Street rescue package: