The next phase of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s I-75/I-24 Interchange construction project in Chattanooga is approaching, and drivers will need to be aware of some important changes. What TDOT describes as “a major traffic shift” will occur on October 6 and 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as crews move travel lanes on …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent severe flooding impacting parts of East Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas across East Tennessee may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers should be prepared to relay as …
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties and …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
An investigation by TBI special agents has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Tennessee state trooper. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, on April 22nd, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint that a trooper had frequent contact with an individual involved in prostitution, who had multiple …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) discussed a proposal to increase prices for boating registration, hunting, fishing, and sportsman licenses, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, annual boating registration fees currently range between $15 and $59. However, they would increase by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees, which …
According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the statewide unemployment rate increased slightly last month after three consecutive months of record-low unemployment. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1% in August, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point over the record low of 3% posted in May, June, …
After receiving a forfeit win from Lookout Valley, the South Pittsburg Pirates have the week off. They will host the Innovation Academy Sentinels from Springfield, TN, for homecoming at Beene Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2024. For this week, instead of South Pittsburg football on WEPG, listeners can tune in for coverage from the Marion …
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a current scam that involves Bitcoin and the extortion of personal information. All of the reports indicate the scammer is using the same general guideline, threats of spyware or malware being on the victim’s phone and monitoring the victim’s apps/browsing history with the threat of releasing …
