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A major Tennessee Department of Transportation project aimed at widening Interstate 24 between Dade County, Georgia and Chattanooga is now expected to cost hundreds of millions more than originally projected. The proposed project would widen roughly 10 miles of I-24 from Interstate 59 near the Georgia state line to the downtown Chattanooga area, expanding the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
Federal officials have terminated the primary construction contract for the Chickamauga Lock replacement project after concerns over the pace of work and overall progress. According to Local 3 News, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ended its agreement with the contractor overseeing the long-running infrastructure project along the Tennessee River near Chattanooga. The Chickamauga Lock …
The Dade County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia is seeking assistance from the public to find Rebekah Jean Massey, 43 years old. Massey was last spotted around Trenton, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 15th, 2026. She has long blonde hair, hazel eyes, stands about 5’7″, and weighs roughly 140 pounds. If you have seen her …
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
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8: 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 …
