The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Safe Actions Save …
Gas Prices posted down slightly on Monday
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
Difficult problems for Truck Drivers in Chattanooga
Chattanooga continues to be two of the nation’s most significant bottlenecks for commercial trucking. The American Transportation Research Institute annually publishes a list of the 100 worst locations for 18-wheelers, and the I-75 and I-24 interchange is ranked 30th for 2026. Additionally, the I-24 and U.S. 27 interchange downtown holds the 34th position. Atlanta accounts …
Marion County Arrest Report for April 19, 2026
ADKINS, KRISTIN L Age: 33 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/17/2026 02:03 AM City: TRACY CITY Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: R. RODERICK Release Date: 04/17/2026 03:02 AM Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 3000 BLEVINS, NOAH …
Two Men Charged in Bledsoe County after Break In at Convenience Store
Two men are charged with burglary and vandalism after the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office says they broke into a convenience store in Spring City. Sheriff Jimmy Morris says deputies responded to a business alarm at the Get-N-Place on State Hwy 248 last week. When deputies arrived, they found the business had been broken into and …
Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs New Rules
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law, providing tax relief through an overtime pay deduction and a temporary grocery tax break. The measure, sponsored by James Lomax and carried in the Senate by Arthur Orr, allows workers to deduct up to $1,000 in qualified overtime income from state taxes for tax years …
TSSAA Approves New Athletic Transfer Rules
Late last week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) updated its bylaws in preparation for this change, which was enacted by state legislation in February. The revised rule removes a long-standing restriction but applies solely to first-time transfers. Despite the easing of transfer limitations, recruiting regulations will remain unchanged and are expected to receive …
Roadwork in Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 162 to MM 161.4: Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/24/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing Lane # 2 in the westbound direction. Eastbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 [137-138.2] …
Tennessee Unemployment Up Slightly in February
Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate was 3.5%. Despite the uptick, Tennessee continues …
Richard Hardy Memorial School Centennial Celebration is Saturday
The celebrating of 100 years at Richard Hardy Memorial School, and school leaders would love for you to join them for this very special Centennial Celebration! Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Come enjoy a fun-filled day with: Open House Art Show Vendors Food Trucks Alumni Softball Game Live Entertainment Activities …




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