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Category: Government

Downed Trees Blocked I-24 on Sunday and Responding Haletown Emergency Vehicle Struck by Another

On Sunday morning at 9:22, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 166 for a tree down across both lanes of traffic. While en route to the downed tree, a driver reportedly pulled out in front of a responding emergency vehicle, striking the truck. No injuries were reported. Haletown Firefighters, along with TDOT …

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TN Legislation Will Suspend Driving Privileges of Juveniles Who Make Threats Against a School

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would suspend driving privileges for juveniles who make mass violence threats on school property or at a school-related activity. If the juvenile already has their driver’s license, they will lose it for one year. If the juvenile does not have their license, they lose the ability to …

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Drug Bust at a Residence in the City of Dunlap

On April 3, around 1:20 PM, officers with the Dunlap Police Department, TBI Investigation Drug Investigation Unit, with the assistance of the DEA, Tennessee Dangerous Drug Task Force, and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Dunlap. Officers located during the search of the home approximately …

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Two Deaths, Four Indicted, One on the Run

A Marion County grand jury indicted three men on separate second-degree murder charges. In January, the Jasper Police Department found Joel Layne deceased with drugs in his system. Upon further investigation, officials found Christopher Janeway responsible for providing Layne with a combination of meth and an opioid prescription drug that led to his death. The …

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April is National Safe Digging Month Call 811

April is National Safe Digging Month, and homeowners, contractors, and professional excavators are reminded to call 8-1-1 before any digging project. The goal is to avoid any accidental damage to underground utilities, which could be disruptive or dangerous. If you call 8-1-1 before starting your project, utility representatives will be able to mark the location …

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The New 729 Area Code is Coming to the Tennessee 423 Area Code Region

To ensure new telephone numbers are available, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission has approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the geographic region served by the 423 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.  What is an area code overlay? An overlay is the addition of another area …

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Public School Students Could be Required to Watch Fetal Development Video

Tennessee could soon become the latest state to require public school students to watch a three-minute AI-generated video on fetal development created by an anti-abortion group. The state Senate passed the legislation, commonly known as the “Baby Olivia Act,” in a 21-6 vote Thursday, and the House passed the bill with a 67-23 vote in March. The …

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Pikeville Weather Siren Testing

The City of Pikeville will test the Weather Siren on the 15th of each month at 5 p.m., Central Standard Time. The siren will be activated for approximately 15 seconds. If the area is under inclement weather at the scheduled testing time, the testing will not take place until the following month. Remember: Pikeville’s outdoor …

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Fatal Dirt Bike Crash at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials say a man was found dead on Tuesday at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area. TWRA officers responded to the call around 2:00 p.m. CDT Tuesday. The TWRA says a motorcyclist riding a dirt bike on Prentice Cooper WMA came across the accident off Sulphur Branch Road. The TWRA says …

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Boy Scouts of America Partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to …

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