The Tennessee Department of Education announced over $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) grant funds have been awarded to 55 school districts for the 2024-25 school year to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state. The PRG grant awards support the implementation of programs of study aligned with emerging technology in regionally …
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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.
Major Work on I-24 on Monday and Wednesday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) wants to inform travelers on Interstate-24 to be aware of some major traffic backups beginning Monday night, July 8 and Wednesday night, July 10. TDOT says crews will be placing new beams for the replacement bridges at South Moore and McBrien Roads. The work will be done at night, …
Groundbreaking for New Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium is July 15
After a long time of waiting for fans and financial negotiations, a groundbreaking on the Chattanooga Lookout’s new stadium is planned for July 15, 2024, at 9:30 AM CT at the South Broad district location. Officials say the cost of the project is estimated to be $115 million dollars. The Lookouts are hoping to open …
Grundy County School Board Member Facing Allegations About Election Laws
The Grundy County School District posted on Facebook a letter from Director of Schools Dr. Clint Durley and Chairman of the School Board Rick Rust concerning allegations of political pressure by a member of the Board of Education. The letter claims that a female board member attended an event in May at Swiss Memorial Elementary …
Road Construction Update as of July 4
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound at LM 15.62:Â Right Lane is currently shut down to one lane. investigating a possible sink hole. Further information when available. MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4:Â All lanes are shut down due to a sink hole. Traffic is using …
Operation Dry Water Returns for Independence Day Holiday Period
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) participates in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the Independence Day holiday. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating under …
University of the South Receives AmeriCorps Grant
For 30 years, Volunteer Tennessee has invested in programs to meet the most pressing needs in communities across the state. To continue that legacy, the governor-appointed commission is proud to invest over $8 million of 2024-25 AmeriCorps grant funding in 18 organizations across the state. One of the grants goes to the University of the …
Squatting Your Vehicle Will Cost You in Tennessee
As of Monday, July 1 Tennessee’s new law prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle on a road if it has “Carolina Squat” modifications. The law makes it a Class-B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. Punishments increase in severity for continued violations. So, you know, the rear end of the …
Area Road Construction Update as of June 27
MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: East bound lane is shut down due to a sink hole. Currently west bound is open with traffic turning left RESTRICTIONS: Until further notice 24 / 7 MARION COUNTY I-24 from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146) to …
Former Chattanooga Police Chief Charged in 17-Count Indictment
The former police chief of the Chattanooga Police Department, Celeste Murphy, is facing a 17-count indictment for felony and misdemeanor criminal charges following an investigation by special agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating the residency of Celeste Murphy …



