The Kentucky Center for Statistics says jobless rates fell in 34 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties during that period.
Money raised from the contest will benefit cancer research.
The parade route will begin on 8th Street on the campus of APSU.
The annual Toy Drive will be held at Walmart on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. through 6 p.m.
The deployment will be extended for another 45 days.
With support of the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Gateway Chamber Orchestra is offering active-duty military, veteran service members and their spouses the opportunity to join a new local choral ensemble.