The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported several crashes on I-24 on Tuesday. According to TDOT, there was a crash on I-24 eastbound around 11 a.m. near Whiteside, Tennessee. Late Tuesday morning, two tractor-trailers were leaking fuel near the South Pittsburg exit. I-24 eastbound was shut down on Tuesday morning between Kimball and the Tennessee-Georgia line. At …
In a history-making move, all school systems in Tennessee are closed on Tuesday, and some have already closed on Wednesday. Three school systems have already closed on Wednesday. They are Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties. Dade County, GA, and Jackson County, Alabama, are closed on Tuesday. Chattanooga State and UTC are closed on Tuesday. Cities …
As the temperatures continue to dip, the Tennessee Valley Authority said it expected its most significant demands for electricity to happen on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Nashville Weather Service, Snow has blanketed Tennessee from two to nine inches. Energy authorities said the demand won’t drop off as much through the day if it …
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Q: I’m having abdominal pain after enjoying my favorite meals this holiday season (candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup). Should I see a doctor? Asking for a friend – signed, Buddy the Elf A: If you’re feeling a little bloated after those extra helpings of dressing, dessert, or spaghetti with crushed Pop-Tarts, that’s perfectly …
Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This …
The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …
Respiratory illness around the country spiked last week, just as families and friends gathered to celebrate the holidays. Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 16% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week, plus a substantial rise in reports of other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV. Seven had the …
As folks return to work this week after the Christmas break, what will gas cost when you fill up your tank? The average gas price in Tennessee is $2.80 for regular unleaded. In Alabama, gas prices average $2.78, and the typical gas price at nearby Georgia stations is $2.75 per gallon.
