Haletown Volunteer Fire crews responded to Hwy 41 late Tuesday afternoon when strong thunderstorms powered through the area, knocking down trees. Intense winds caused trees to fall onto the highway, making it unpassable at Sullivans Landing and near the Upper Bank restaurant. After a period of time, firemen were able to clear the roadway. Winds …
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Busy Morning for Haletown Volunteer Fire Department
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, just before midnight, Haletown Fire reported to I-24 Mile Marker 166 for a fully engulfed semi-trailer hauling pork. Upon arrival, Haletown and Jasper Firefighters battled and extinguished the fire. Firefighters and TDOT personnel cleared the wreckage from the interstate. The scene was cleared by all fire personnel just after 2 …
Occupants Leave the Scene of Truck Fire on I-24
Around noon on Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 164 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the pickup, and the occupants fled the scene after pulling over. If you recognize this vehicle, please reach out to the Tennessee Highway Patrol or the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. No injuries were …
No injuries in vehicle and grass fire on I-24 Thursday morning
Travelers on I-24 Westbound may have found themselves in a bit of a slow-down on Thursday near lunchtime after a vehicle caught on fire, igniting the grass along the interstate in the same area. Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 11:21 AM on I-24 westbound at mile marker 160. Engine 3 …
Haletown VFD works Hwy 156 brush fire Monday evening
Members of the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched Monday evening to a reported brush fire at the intersection of TN-156 and Macedonia Road. Haletown Engine 1 responded with nine firefighters. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the fire had started due to a spark from a passing train on the adjacent railroad right-of-way and the …
Hazmat event on I-24 snarls traffic late Wednesday afternoon
Local crews responded to a hazmat situation involving a semi truck on I-24Â late Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews from the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency agencies responded to the incident which involved a hazardous waste spill on I-24 Westbound near mile marker 159 (approaching exit 158 / TVA Road). The interstate was down …
Swimmers warned to be cautious when using local rivers, creeks, and lakes
While summertime has heated up this year and you might be thinking about taking a dip in your local river or stream to cool off, some experts are asking that you think again before getting into local waters. A new study found many parts of Tennessee’s rivers and lakes are simply too polluted to safely …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ traffic safety campaign underway across the region this week
Today kicked off a multi-state crack-down on speeding in the southeast. The safety campaign, Operation Southern Slow Down, was created to increase enforcement on major highways and interstates during travel periods when fatality rates are at the highest. The five day enforcement period which runs from July 15th to July 19th this year will ramp …
Area Road Construction Update Including Sinkhole Work in Marion County
MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is using a local detour, and traffic controls are in place. RESTRICTIONS: SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) roadway is closed from 14.2 to 14.4 MARION COUNTY SR-28 (STATE HWY. 28) TDOT Maintenance southbound …
Marion County Health Expo Coming in September
UT Extension, Coordinated School Health, and TDOH will present the Marion County Health Expo this fall. It will be on September 28, 2024, from 9am-1pm CST around courthouse square in Jasper. They are looking for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, anyone who sells healthcare products or self-care products, food trucks, and entertainment such as …



