Your winter wonderland passport

Outdoor fun at Michigan’s state parks doesn’t stop when the snow starts flying. Parks across the state offer wintertime activities so Michigan motorists who have winter birthdays shouldn’t forget to buy a Recreation Passport when they renew their plate tabs or get a new plate, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Department of Natural Resources … Read more

THP Encourages Citizens to Participate in C.O.P.S. Project Blue Light

NASHVILLE — During this holiday season, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will honor the men and women of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty by participating in the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Project Blue Light. A blue light will be displayed at each of the THP District Headquarters across the state … Read more

Department of Safety & Homeland Security Issues Nearly 700 Voter Photo IDs During Special Saturday Hours

NASHVILLE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security issued 691 photo IDs to voters at no charge during special Saturday hours of operation at 19 state driver service centers on December 3. The figure includes both the number of original photo IDs issued to voters and the number of non-photo driver licenses converted into photo … Read more

Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced a preliminary figure that indicated six people were killed during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, compared to 16 fatalities during last year’s Thanksgiving Day holiday period. If the 2011 preliminary number holds true, it will mark the lowest number of fatalities on record … Read more

Prepare Now for Winter Weather

Tennesseans Urged to Make Plans, Stock Supplies for Ice and Snow Conditions NASHVILLE – Winter weather in Tennessee can change quickly and leave residents dealing with the dangers posed by snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage emergency preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Health, Department of Safety and Homeland … Read more