PLAN AHEAD, TENNESSEE: Dangerously cold conditions are expected across the state on Sunday and into next week. What changes will you need to make to stay safe with the frigid forecast? At home: – Have proper insulation, caulking & weather stripping. – Know how to keep pipes from freezing. – Have working smoke alarms & …
MARION COUNTY SR-156 repair of bridge over Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will be setting up shoulder closures on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River at LM 15.2 in South Pittsburg. Only one shoulder will be closed at a time. Once work is completed on one shoulder the other shoulder will then be …
While the U.S. economy looks strong in many ways—with low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market—many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs. The inflation rate has come down from its peak in mid-2022, but the effects of several years of record price increases still linger, leaving households struggling to make ends …
The City of Dunlap reports that CWS will have a truck in the city on Tuesday, Jan 14, for those who did not receive trash pick-up this past Friday due to the winter weather. If CWS is unable to collect all the trash on Tuesday, the remainder will be picked up on Wednesday, Jan 15, …
TDOT crews drove over 400,000 miles, helping clean up roads during Winter Storm Cora. Crews also provided more than 39,000 tons of salt and 1.4+ million gallons of brine spread in Tennessee. TDOT’s HELP trucks also assisted with hundreds of incidents. This does not include the hundreds of miles that our local highway departments have worked …
January is National Radon Action Month, and Radon Awareness Week is from January 27 to 31. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into homes and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The good news? Testing your home is simple and can save lives. Take action to protect …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, which means closures for some financial institutions and government offices. Carter, the 39th president, died Dec. 29 at age 100. Federal offices and agencies will be closed, though employees deemed ” essential ” will remain on the …
Grundy County Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still investigating the Palmer School fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Any tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect can earn a $5,000 cash reward. Call 1-800-762-3017 with this information. Previous Report: On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced its annual roadside observational survey results to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The survey …
