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At 9:02 AM Sunday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a woods fire on Raccoon Mountain near the reservoir. Four Haletown units responded to the scene and quickly contained the fire before it could spread. Elder Mountain Fire and the Tennessee Department of Forestry assisted in the firefighting efforts. Thanks to the hard work …
Marion County’s defense had to step up big on Friday night. The Warriors, ranked No. 2 in 2A, picked up a 21-7 TSSAA first-round playoff win over Westmoreland. Tilton Pickett was 7-of-11 passing for 100 yards and a second-quarter touchdown to Sam Pickett. The Warriors added two third-quarter scores, one from E.J. Wilson, who ran …
Playoffs Class 1A: Jo Byrns at South Pittsburg Red Boiling Springs at Whitwell Class 2A Westmoreland at Marion County South Greene at Bledsoe County Class 3A Tyner at Sequatchie County Grundy County at Meigs County All games start at 7 PM local time.
The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …
A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. Dockside, educational tours will be …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
The state’s No. 2 Class 2A Marion County Warriors finished the program’s first 10-0 regular season since 1995 with a 42-9 Region 4-2A victory over visiting Cascade on Friday night. Brody Leonard had 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Sam Pickett and E.J. Wilson added TDs, and Tilton Pickett threw for 83 yards and a …
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 127 to MM 128.4:Â During this reporting period, contractors will close outside shoulders in both directions intermittently between the hours of 7AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday. [STC – Consor / FORD] Â GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 132.5 to MM 133.7:Â Right shoulder will …
Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival announced this week that, like other independently owned and operated music festivals across the nation, are going on a temporary pause. Riverbend is reevaluating and restructuring to be successful in the future. Riverbend Festival said in a release that they are thankful for 40 amazing years of Riverbend and for the unwavering …
