Health officials across Tennessee are warning residents to take extra precautions against ticks this summer as warm temperatures and persistent wet weather create ideal conditions for increased tick activity across the region. The warning comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency room visits related to tick bites are running higher than …
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …
CVS pharmacies has officially filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly signed Fair Rx Act. The legal battle could affect more than 100 CVS locations statewide — including stores serving local communities here in the Sequatchie Valley. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation into law last week. The measure is aimed at restricting companies …
A ranger at Fiery Gizzard State Park is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to conservation, visitor safety, and community service. Tennessee State Parks recently announced that Ranger Hannah Sheley has been named the Tennessee State Parks Ranger of the Year for 2025, honoring what park officials described as her professionalism, leadership, and commitment to …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, …
Tennessee officials are continuing their legal battle against prediction market platform Kalshi, arguing the company’s sports-event contracts amount to illegal sports betting under state law. According to court filings and multiple published reports, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has appealed a federal court ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its sports wagering regulations …
Families and young anglers will have the chance to fish for free next month during a special event planned at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park will host its annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 7 a.m. at the park’s softball fields. Organizers say the event is designed …
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Tennessee State University Extension Office in Marion County is partnering with Appalachian Carbon Exchange to host a special informational lunch for local forest landowners next month in Jasper. The free “Landowner Lunch” event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from noon until 1 p.m. at the UT-TSU Extension …
After weeks of unusually dry conditions and growing drought concerns across the region, Marion County saw a dramatic shift in the weather pattern late last week as rounds of heavy rain and storms moved through the area beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. According to the Marion County Highway Department, crews responded to more …
Families across Marion County will once again have access to free summer meals for children through the Marion County Schools Summer Meal Pick-Up Program. According to information released by the school system on May 21, all children ages 18 and under are eligible to receive meals at no cost throughout the summer months. The program …
