On Sunday, May 3, 2026, officers with the Dunlap Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically on Walnut Street. A traffic stop was initiated on Old York Highway. The driver refused commands and fled on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody. He was identified as Dakota Johnston, who was found to have …
At 3:08 CST on Monday afternoon Dunlap Fire Department reported to a single vehicle accident on Hwy 111 north of the waterfalls. The initial report was a semi-truck coming down the mountain and overturned blocking 2 lanes of traffic with unknown injures. First arriving units found the truck on its side with the driver in …
As the weather warms up, more motorcycles are out on the road across Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to Look Twice, Save a Life. Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see—take an extra second before turning, changing lanes, or pulling out. That quick look can prevent a serious crash.
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
According to AAA, the ongoing conflict in Iran has contributed to an increase in the average price of gasoline in Tennessee, which has reached $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. As of Monday, May 4, the state’s average gas price stands at $4.03 per gallon, representing an 18-cent increase from the previous …
 BERRY, CAELAN A Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 04/30/2026 10:57 PM City: SHELBYVILLE Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: THP SUMMERS Release Date: 05/01/2026 01:55 AM  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 1500  BORNE, JESSICA R …
Late Friday night in Marion County, a man experienced a mental issue while on a houseboat and was transported to a Chattanooga hospital by LifeForce. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hale’s Bar Road after receiving reports of a possible stroke. Upon arrival, crews found the man in the sleeper cabin, which was challenging …
On May 1, 2026, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was dispatched at 4:10pm hours to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 399 and State Route 111. Personnel reported a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment, no entrapment, and three patients with minor injuries. Patients were evaluated on scene by Puckett EMS. Sequatchie …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/30/26 – 05/06/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. West bound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound …
A black bear was recently seen in Fiery Gizzard State Park (Grundy and Marion counties). While bears are uncommon, stay alert and follow these TWRA and park guidelines: keep your distance, don’t follow bears, secure trash and food (including grills and bird feeders), never feed wildlife, leash pets, and remain on marked trails. To avoid …
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