The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest inspection cycle, with all establishments inspected …
The City of Whitwell is adding a new event to its community celebrations this summer with the announcement of its first-ever Fourth of July Parade. According to information released by the city’s park director and the Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department, the parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, as part of America’s 250th birthday …
Grundy County, Tennessee — Presented by American Revival in partnership with The Caverns, the two organizations raised $30,000 for the Littell-Partin Community Center, supporting ongoing local programs tied to the Millions of Conversations’ We See Hope initiative in Grundy County. American Revival: Underground in Grundy County took place May 12 at The Caverns, transforming the …
A 7-month-old child was found safe Monday after authorities say she was abducted from a gas station in Henagar, Alabama. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the infant’s parents had reportedly hired a man to drive them from North Carolina to Nebraska. During a stop at a gas station in Henagar, investigators say the …
A statewide Silver Alert remains active for a missing South Pittsburg man who authorities say suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 77-year-old Lewis Junior Blevins was last seen leaving his home on Kirk Circle in South Pittsburg on foot. Officials said he may be wearing a black jacket, sweatpants, and …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the …
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 …
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