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Assistant District Attorney General Tessa Lunceford received the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, East Tennessee DUI Prosecutor of the Year Award earlier this month. This award recognized her excellent work in prosecution, officer training and victim advocacy. Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler stated, “I’m extremely proud of General Lunceford for her service to the citizens of the 8th Judicial District. This award affirms Tessa’s commitment, and that of our entire staff, to improve public safety in our communities.”