East Ridge Police Chief Clint Uselton has reported that a truck driver is currently in custody following a failure to decelerate, leading to a fatal collision on Interstate 75 near the I-24 split on Sunday. According to police statements, the incident resulted in the deaths of two adults, while three individuals are in intensive care, …
During National Police Week, which is going on now, we urge you to keep the families of our country’s fallen officers in your thoughts and prayers. As of May 9, 2025, 25 law enforcement officers have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty this year, with 11 of them being killed by intentional …
On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Farmland Preservation Act, landmark legislation ensuring farms can be preserved for future generations. Upon passage into law with the Governor’s signature, the Farmland Preservation Act establishes a permanent conservation easement and creates a grant fund to support farmers who voluntarily choose to protect their farmland. The legislation passed …
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Greenback, Loudon County, in East Tennessee this morning at 8:04 a.m. Residents in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Georgia, and the Carolinas felt the tremor, as did residents in the Sequatchie Valley. Initially recorded as 3.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey upgraded it to 4.1. No injuries or significant damage were reported. Over …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3, leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and use …
Select Tennessee State Parks have the perfect way to treat moms with meals, events, and gifts on Mother’s Day, May 11. Seven state park restaurants, including Fall Creek Falls, will offer special dining for the occasion, and many other parks will have events that day, although not all are tied specifically to Mother’s Day. The …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award recognizes the school for registering at least 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Achieving at least 85 percent voter registration clearly shows South Pittsburg High School’s commitment to being …
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says a fraudulent text message about unpaid tolls has been circulating recently. The department says this is a smishing scam, an SMS phishing attempt to steal your personal and financial information. To avoid falling victim to this scam, follow this checklist: Do not click the link. Do not …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is reminding residents of the importance of reporting fire incidents in light of Arson Awareness Week, which is going on now. The TBI has special agents who are specially trained fire investigators, and three canines, Diesel, Millie, and Honey, are trained to detect petroleum-based accelerants to start fires. These …
As summer approaches, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) deadline to finish Phase 2 of the I-24/I-75 split project is approaching. TDOT said Tuesday that some of the project’s work will continue past the original projected completion date of summer 2025. TDOT started Phase 2 of the project in June 2023. Wright Brothers Construction Company of …
