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The Town of Jasper has announced that ice skating is coming to town. An ice-skating rink will open in downtown Jasper on the square. There will be a soft opening on November 18th from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Normal hours will be Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday from 4:00 PM …
Release from Sarai Pierce, Director of Schools for Sequatchie County: The safety of our students is our utmost priority. I want to reassure parents that we are cooperating fully with law enforcement, who are leading the investigation. Due to the involvement of minors, we are limited in what details we can disclose, respecting the privacy …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is advising citizens of a SCAM involving a telephone call appearing to be from the Sheriff’s Office. The caller advises an individual that they have a warrant or warrants out for their arrest, and to avoid going to jail, they must go to a local store and purchase a reloadable …
The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
Tourism is getting a boost in communities across Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has announced that the state awarded 29 communities over $2.22 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants. City of South Pittsburg: New stage flooring and electronic messaging signs at the Princess Theater $90,000. Sequatchie County: Wayfinding and interpretive signage, lighting, and …
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 127 to MM 128.4:Â During this reporting period, contractors will close outside shoulders in both directions intermittently between the hours of 7AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday. [STC – Consor / FORD] Â GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 132.5 to MM 133.7:Â Right shoulder will …
To help with the heavy amounts of traffic on Hill Circle in Dunlap, The City of Dunlap Police will be making temporary roadway changes this Halloween. During the heaviest times of trick or treating, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Hill Circle will be one-way traffic only. Motorists are asked to enter Hill Circle from Fredonia …
Recently, Colonial Chemical was presented with the State of Tennessee’s 2023 Award of Excellence for its continuing commitment to actively preserve and protect our state’s natural beauty through the Adopt-a-Highway program. Colonial was recognized above all other Adopt-a-Highway programs in the state in this category.
