Linden News

LINDEN, TN, June 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With the economic downturn raging through the nation and the unemployment percentages rising like a shuttle launch, businesses are becoming harder and harder to manage.

Perry County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, and Friday unemployed residents looking for work can go to a job fair.

LINDEN, Tenn.- Government programs aren't famous for having an instant impact. Governor Bredesen's emergency plan to fund 300 jobs in Perry County is making an impact.

U.S. economic reports on job layoffs and manufacturing suggest the recession may be easing.

Governor Phil Bredesen and members of his Cabinet Friday joined state and local leaders in Perry County to outline a plan to reduce unemployment.

Originally published: May 17. 2009 3:01AM "It Could Be Worse!" is the title of a children's book by James Stevenson.

Tennessee is bringing 300 jobs to Perry County, which has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation.

LINDEN - Gov. Phil Bredesen is making an announcement that will hopefully improve Perry County's dismal unemployment rate.

Consumer Reports has released a list of cars and trucks that received its coveted a top picka TM rating for 2009.

LINDEN, Tenn. - The sign outside a Pentecostal church near the center of town offered a double dose of hope in a county where hope has been in short supply.

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The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Tennessee the week of March 30- April 3 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Tennesseans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.

Factory worker Frances Banks has been looking for work in one of Tennessee's poorest counties since her plant moved to Mexico and she lost her job seven months ago.

Local Mayor organizes festival complete with fire, mud, molten metal, chainsaws, free cash, and modern dance to help stimulate local economy.

Perry County had the highest jobless rate in Tennessee at 27 percent. More than a quarter of the work force has filed for unemployment insurance.

Controversy was probably the last thing Minnie thought she'd create in her hometown of Centerville, TN.

Legendary country humorist Sarah Cannon began her career in 1939 at a South Carolina hotel where, for the first time, she presented her now well-loved character, Minnie Pearl.

A bronze statue of country comic Minnie Pearl has been carried away from Centerville's town square in a dispute.