Two Chattanooga men were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic safety checkpoint in Scottsboro, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers made contact with a passenger vehicle occupied by two individuals during the checkpoint operation. The occupants were identified as 37-year-old Adrian Labron Bentley and 37-year-old Christopher James Winchester, both of …
Tennessee American Water is highlighting major infrastructure investments across Southeast Tennessee during National Infrastructure Week — with some of the largest local projects centered in Whitwell and Marion County. The utility company announced it plans to invest more than $40 million into water system improvements during 2026, including major upgrades to storage capacity, aging infrastructure, …
The City of Stevenson, Alabama is preparing for a full week of community activities, entertainment, food, music, and family fun as “Depot Days 2026” returns beginning Saturday, June 6 and continuing through Saturday, June 13. This year’s celebration will feature everything from a community yard sale and fishing tournament to live music, gospel night, comedy …
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Drivers could soon see some relief at the gas pump thanks to a temporary change allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with more ethanol. Federal officials recently approved expanded summertime sales of E15 gasoline — a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol instead of the standard 10 percent found in most regular gasoline. Supporters say …
The Monteagle Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 29-year-old Kurt McConnell, who was last seen in the Monteagle area earlier this month. According to police, McConnell was last seen on Thursday, May 14 near the Pilot Travel Center in Monteagle. Officials say McConnell may have been walking toward Sewanee or could …
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals believed to be connected to a series of crimes in the Hollytree area of Jackson County near Skyline. According to a social media post shared by the sheriff’s office, investigators are looking into multiple incidents involving breaking and entering vehicles, …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be “Lt. Prince” with the department. According to the sheriff’s department, several reports have been received from individuals who were contacted by the scammer and told they needed to pay fines over the phone. Officials emphasized that …
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. — City officials have announced that the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the new Charlie Smith Park, originally scheduled for this Thursday, has been postponed due to the high probability of storms and heavy rainfall in the forecast. According to officials, the event will be rescheduled for a later date, which will …
Gas prices across Tennessee dropped slightly over the past week, but drivers heading out for the Memorial Day holiday are still paying significantly more at the pump compared to last year. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Tennessee is now $4.12 per gallon, down three cents from …
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