WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Employer Pays $207K in Penalties Franchisee enters enhanced compliance agreement with the department * * * KNOXVILLE, TN - The U.S. Department of Labor has found a franchisee of two Marco's Pizza restaurants in Knoxville employed children to clean and disassemble dangerous equipment and work outside of legally allowed hours, in violation of federal child labor laws. Investig  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Homeowners and renters, including students, who had damage or losses when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee have until Tuesday, Jan. 7, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The application deadline was extended to give more time to residents who were affected by the storm Sept. 26-30 and need help to jumpstart their recovery. You may apply   more