Public access to Franklin State Forest is currently restricted as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) investigates vandalism and theft of Division of Forestry (TDF) equipment in the forest in Franklin County. TDA’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and local law …
Marion County Schools have announced that they have several positions open for the upcoming school year, The Board of Education says if you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and are interested in becoming a teacher, there are options that allow you to teach while attending an accredited university to obtain your teaching license. According …
Pikeville, Tennessee — Members of the Pikeville Police Department recently received information about illegal narcotics being sold from apartment 160 in the Pikeville Town Homes. With the help of the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a thorough investigation was conducted over the course of several months. As a result of the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages all registered Tennessee voters to utilize the early voting period for the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and the County General Elections as a safe and secure way to cast their ballots. “We want all registered Tennessee voters to make their voices heard during …
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 …
JASPER, Tenn. (July 16, 2024) – Remote Area Medical – RAM – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Oct. 12-13 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be …
In Tennessee, Donald Trump is the preferable candidate over Joe Biden in this November’s presidential election, according to a new poll conducted by a watchdog group. This comes despite the former president’s recent felony conviction. According to a report from WZTV in Nashville, the Beacon Center of Tennessee found Trump’s hush money guilty verdict made …
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 …
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 …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has qualified for $172,000 in a federal grant to help prevent roadside deaths and help emergency crews do their jobs in the safest way possible. The grant will allow the THSO to crack down on the issue by increasing enforcement of the Move Over Law. So far this year there …
