Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 am CT, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These bridges were reconstructed as part of …
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Local High Schools Working with Komatsu
During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly …
Update on Last Week 12 Vehicle Crash on I-24
Last Thursday, chaos ensued on I-24 East as a series of accidents involving 12 vehicles unfolded, leaving drivers stranded in standstill traffic for a staggering 9 hours overnight. According to the crash report released by the Georgia State Patrol, the wreckage began when a vehicle towing a camper was involved in a minor collision. The …
Updated Information on Plane Crash in Chattanooga
Two people are fortunate to be alive following a single-engine plane crash on busy Shallowford Rd during Chattanooga’s Tuesday evening rush (5:51 PM ET). Reportedly, the engine went out, and the plane descended half a mile from the nearby airport runway. One person was out of the plane when Chattanooga firemen arrived, and another had …
One Local Team Falls Others Advance in State Football Playoffs
Five ball carriers for Marion combined for 214 yards and five touchdowns, led by Mason Mays’ 15 carries for 66 yards and two scores as the Warriors put away third-ranked East Robertson 49-18. Sam Pickett rushed for 58 yards on 11 carries, including a pair of touchdowns. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett was 6-of-9 passing for …
12 Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-24 for 9 Hours
Interstate 24 just inside the Georgia state line opened back up just after 8 a.m. CT, Thursday after a huge collision. The roadway opened around nine hours after the crash happened, and authorities say it involved a total of 12 vehicles, including six commercial motor vehicles. The crash on Interstate 24 eastbound occurred just before …
New TSSAA District and Region Alignments for 2025-2027
The TSSAA has released their initial region and district alignments for the 2025-2027 cycle. Football:  Region 3 Class 1-A Copper Basin High School (Copperhill, TN) Lookout Valley High School (Chattanooga, TN) Sale Creek High School (Sale Creek, TN) South Pittsburg High School (South Pittsburg, TN) Whitwell High School (Whitwell, TN) Region 3 Class 2-A Alvin C. York Institute (Jamestown, TN) …
Friday Night Football Roundup
South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …
Tennessee American Water Sends Letter Warning Certain Customers about Lead in Pipes
Tennessee American Water has emphasized that they conduct regular lead testing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Particularly, older residences constructed before 1988 are at a higher risk of having lead pipes, galvanized steel pipes, or pipes made from unidentified materials. Action Plan Customers who fall under the affected category have either received or can …
Construction Prompts Weekend Lane Closure on Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will reduce I-24 West to two lanes (from …



