South Pittsburg native Presley Powers has been crowned Miss Tennessee for America 2026, earning the statewide title during the Miss Tennessee for America Strong pageant held in April. Powers, a pharmacist from South Pittsburg, will now spend the next year representing Tennessee at appearances and events across the state while preparing to compete on the …
Motorists in the Chattanooga area should prepare for traffic delays and road closures this weekend as the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon returns to downtown on Sunday. The annual event is expected to bring thousands of athletes and spectators to the Scenic City, with race activities beginning early Sunday morning and continuing throughout the day. Several downtown …
American consumers are once again feeling the pressure of rising prices, and the impact is increasingly noticeable across Tennessee — including in Marion and Sequatchie counties — as inflation surged nationwide amid escalating energy costs tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. New federal data released Tuesday showed the U.S. Consumer Price Index climbed 3.8 …
Emergency crews responded to an overturned box truck crash Wednesday morning along Highway 111 Southbound in Sequatchie County. According to the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department, the accident happened early May 14 after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. First responders arrived to find the truck overturned with a fuel leak present at the …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded a contract for a future bridge replacement project involving two structures in Marion County. According to TDOT, the project will replace the Interstate 24 westbound bridge over Shellmound Road as well as the Shellmound Road bridge crossing over I-24 eastbound. The work is intended to improve the …
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The City of South Pittsburg will celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer with the upcoming Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant. The patriotic-themed pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST at the Princess Theatre. Organizers say the event is open to boys and girls ages 2 through 18 who live in …
UPDATE: The Dade County Sheriff’s Office says a woman who had been missing since mid-April has been located. Authorities confirmed that 43-year-old Rebekah Jean Massey has been found after weeks of searching by family members, community volunteers, and law enforcement agencies. As we previously reported, the sheriff’s office originally announced Massey’s disappearance on May 9, …
The Marion County Lady Warriors are still alive in the TSSAA Class 2A softball postseason after finishing as runners-up in the Region 3-2A Tournament on Wednesday night. Marion County fell to Cannon County 5-0 in the region championship game, ending an impressive regional run for the Lady Warriors. Despite the loss, Marion County advances to …
State agriculture officials are warning residents in Northeast Alabama after confirming the presence of an invasive tick species never before detected in the state. The Asian Longhorned Tick, a species known for rapidly reproducing and spreading disease, was recently identified by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Officials say the tick poses potential health …
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