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Highlights from the November 2021 Labor Force Estimates:
The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee decreased from 4.2 percent in October 2021 to 4.0 percent in November 2021.
During the same time period, the Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States decreased from 4.6 percent to 4.2 percent.
The unemployment rate decreased in 85 counties, increased in 5 counties, and remained the same in 5 counties.
Williamson County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.1 percent.
Perry County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.1 percent.
West Tennessee counties
Benton County 3.7
Carroll County 3.2
Chester County 2.5
Crockett County 2.7
Decatur County 4.0
Dyer County 3.6
Fayette County 3.1
Gibson County 3.1
Hardeman County 4.2
Hardin County 3.4
Haywood County 4.2
Henderson County 3.1
Henry County 3.4
Lake County 4.5
Lauderdale County 4.6
Madison County 3.1
McNairy County 4.1
Obion County 3.6
Tipton County 3.2
Weakley County 2.9
Coffman’s Home Furnishings expands partnership, showroom with Bassett Furniture
Jackson, Tennessee – Coffman’s Home Furnishings – 2845 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass – and Bassett celebrated their growing partnership with a recent ribbon cutting for the opening of the Benchmade Design Studio by Bassett.
According to a press release from Tajuana Cheshier – The Bramblett Group – this expansion offers more than 15,000 square feet of Coffman’s showroom floor to Bassett furniture for clients to explore.
As one of the top-tier Bassett design centers across the U.S., the Benchmade Design Studio by Bassett in Coffman’s is the only store of its kind between Memphis and Nashville. New features in the studio include outdoor living and additional quality furniture that fits every aspect of life.
Coffman’s and Bassett decided to expand the showroom based on the success of their partnership of over 60 years and their shared mission to provide quality, stylish furniture for clients.
Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors approve 10 resolutions during monthly meeting
The Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors considered 10 resolutions during its monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Tuesday.
“Equipment purchases, engineering services, GPS units and improvements to two facilities were all approved,” said Monte Jones, JEA’s chairman of the Board, “The board also reviewed additional safety solutions for its data security.”
Monte said management requested JEA to authorize participation in the Tennessee Valley Authority Home Uplift Program which will allocate funds to be used in conjunction with this TVA program to assist qualified homeowners with upgrades to their residence that would create energy savings.
“These upgrades could be made after a review of the home and would be made to improve areas such as insulation, windows, and doorways,” Monte said.
Phipps Pharmacy among first pharmacies nationally to provide Monoclonal Antibodies COVID-19 Treatment
Jackson, Tennessee – Phipps Pharmacy is one of the first pharmacies in the nation, and the first in Middle and West Tennessee, to offer monoclonal antibodies (mAb) as a treatment for COVID-19 at their locations.
Monoclonal antibodies have become a primary treatment for COVID-19 for those at high risk of developing worse symptoms.
As part of a new pandemic response program, the Department of Health and Human services has extended the authority to order and administer certain COVID-19 treatments, including mAb, to include pharmacists.
The monoclonal antibody treatment is a series of 4 injections administered in the fatty tissue just under the skin.
West Tennessee Healthcare – Virginia Winchester named employee of the month
Virginia Winchester, a West Tennessee Healthcare employee for over six years was named the organization’s employee of the month for December.
Virginia, who works as a Patient Care Tech on A7, received the award during the West Tennessee Healthcare’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Friday.
Teresa Freeman, Chief Nursing Officer, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, made the presentation.
According to Amy Garner, West Tennessee Healthcare’s Chief Compliance & Communications Officer, Virginia is a hard worker from the time she gets to the floor until the minute she leaves.
“She is an excellent example to all the staff of someone who works with the right attitude and is always willing to help,” Amy said, “She makes her patients feel heard and she is attentive to their needs.”
For her efforts, Virginia received plaque with her name and an inscription, a $50 Gift Card to a local restaurant, a reserved parking pass for the month of your recognition, a $15 Meal Gift Card from the hospital and a Gold Badge Holder.
Virginia also receives a day off with pay, a portrait and an invitation to a special recognition luncheon at the end of this year by the Employee of the Month Committee.
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