Government News is the latest breaking government stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.
As northeast Tennessee continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind citizens to remain vigilant about potential scams claiming to support victims. “National data shows Tennesseans are among the most generous givers to charitable causes. However, too often, we see bad actors targeting the good faith and …
Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and state leaders in Tennessee encourage victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense to protect their address and protect themselves with the free Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. The Safe at Home program prevents abusers from locating their victims through public records by providing …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Grundy County on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste—including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more—to a designated drop-off location. Participants do not need to live in the county. The drop-off locations …
TDOT says its crews have worked nearly 50,000 hours combined to clean up upper East Tennessee following Hurricane Helene’s devastating aftermath. Some road work will take until September 2025 to complete. Watch the video below for more information.
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. On the ballot, you’ll be voting for President, State Representative, and State Senator. Some locations in our listening area will have city …
The Haletown Fire Department has gotten immediate mobilization orders from the Tennessee State Regional Mutual Aid Coordinator to send a six-person team to Unicoi County for search and rescue operations in response to Hurricane Helene. Haletown Firemen Captain Mitchel Shell, Captain Brandon Gilliam, PIO Stephen Ware, Firefighter Landon Case, and Firefighter Jacob Gayton left for …
Now more than 450 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local first responders in East Tennessee areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene. These guardsmen are currently providing 24-hour, ground and aerial rescue and relief support to those in need with efforts focused primarily on Carter, …
As communities in Northeast Tennessee continue to experience significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Bill Lee provided another update on the State of Tennessee’s ongoing multi-agency response. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Actions An expedited Major Disaster Declaration has been granted for Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. Damage assessments remain in …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is inspecting bridges and roadways following Hurricane Helene. TDOT deployed five bridge inspectors and 12 Strike Force members to Unicoi, Hawkins, Greene, and Washington Counties to help with slope failures, drainage restoration, sinkholes, and bridge inspections. TDOT said 27 sections of state roadways and 14 bridges are closed, and …
