On Sunday afternoon Grundy County Emergency Services responded to an ATV accident on Trail 2 at the Coalmont OHV park. A multi-agency effort involving the EMA, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Coalmont Fire Department, Dispatch, Constable Kyle Collins, and Shawn Parson resulted in the successful location of an injured individual and three stranded riders. Using specialized rescue …
There is currently a temporary change in the appearance of the water that customers served by the Whitwell water treatment plant may notice. The water quality team assures that our water is safe and reliable to drink. This temporary change began late Sunday, January 25th and continues through Monday, January 26, and is due to a …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has provided extensive assistance to motorists across the state since the start of the winter storm, as ice, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to impact travel. Since 3 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to a high volume of storm-related incidents, working around the clock to assist …
FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency …
Tennessee has achieved notable progress in reducing child poverty over the past decade; however, nearly 20 percent of children in the state continue to live in poverty, according to the most recent State of the Child report. Published by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the report examines critical indicators affecting children’s well-being, including …
According to court records, a lawsuit alleging that two Jasper, TN police officers violated a man’s constitutional rights and caused him emotional and physical harm during a traffic stop has been dismissed. According to a court report from Judge Curtis L. Collier, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying memorandum, Defendants’ motion for summary …
A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced legislation related to the death penalty for the rape of a child. Republican State Representative Greg Martin of Hixson filed House Bill 1454 in the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would expand the aggravating circumstances under which prosecutors may seek the death penalty for the rape of a child. The …
A new analysis has ranked Tennessee as one of the most dangerous U.S. states to drive in. The new analysis from iSelect ranked Tennessee as the third-most dangerous state to drive in, behind No. 2 Texas and No. 1 Mississippi. The report also determined the most dangerous roads in Tennessee by total crashes. It found …
The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four executions in 2026. This would include Christa Pike. She was convicted of murder at age 18 in 1995 in East Tennessee. She was also convicted of attempted first-degree murder after she tried to kill another state inmate in 2001. Currently Pike is suing the state to halt her …
A lieutenant with the Jasper Police Department has been dismissed due to insubordination, as confirmed by Mayor Jason Turner. Mayor Turner. He stated that Lt. Dewayne Dykes was terminated for insubordination, submitting a false report, and retaliation. Additionally, Police Chief Billy Mason has retired and is currently seeking election as Marion County Sheriff. Mayor Turner …
