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We now know the reason for Dolly Parton’s death. The Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her team. The statement remembered Parton for the joy, hope and generosity she shared throughout her life and career. Parton’s team highlighted her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of …
Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. She had been battling illness for the past several months. 2026 was a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday, the 60th anniversary of her marriage to the late Carl Dean, the 40th anniversary of Dollywood, and the 30th anniversary of her Imagination Library. Born January 19, 1946, in …
Information from ABC News: Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Parton’s death was announced by her publicist. No cause of death was provided. Parton, who’d turned 80 the previous January, also shared …
On Sunday evening, Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to a brush fire on Hwy 134. On arrival, firemen discoveredit was old railroad ties. Haletown worked alongside of Chattanooga Fire due to the fire being inside Hamilton County. Chattanooga Station 3 used their ladder truck to help extinguish the fire. Haletown pulled an attack line …
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.64 which is seven cents less expensive than one month ago and 88 cents more expensive than one year ago. In Marion County the low price was $3.45 on Monday afternoon. Grundy and Sequatchie counties were at $3.44 and the low price in Hamilton County was at $3.22 per gallon. …
The TSSAA high school football season kicks off this week. You can hear from 4 teams from the Nickajack Radio Network in conjunction with The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3 and our streaming services. Defending Class 1A South Pittsburg Pirates: Aug. 21, 2026 Fri Christian Community, TN 7:00 PM Aug. 28, 2026 Fri at Silverdale Baptist …
A modest library located near Monteagle contains an important artifact of American history. Notable figures such as Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have visited its premises. The Highlander Folk Library is now safeguarded against any alterations that could compromise the historical integrity embedded within its walls. Last week, Preserve Chattanooga announced that …
MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up. MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: …
Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …
Later this month, high school football teams from Tennessee and northwest Georgia will return to Finley Stadium with a new format for fans to experience. The preseason football showcase, taking place from August 13th to 15th, will include 12 teams getting ready for the upcoming season. For the first time in 27 years, the event …
