Top News is the latest breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.
On Monday, October 7th, just after 7:00 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a two-vehicle crash on SR 28 and John Burch Road. The crash involved a passenger sedan and a commercial “bobtail” truck. Dunlap Fire was joined on the scene by the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and Puckett EMS. On arrival, it was …
Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and state leaders in Tennessee encourage victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense to protect their address and protect themselves with the free Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. The Safe at Home program prevents abusers from locating their victims through public records by providing …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Grundy County on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste—including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more—to a designated drop-off location. Participants do not need to live in the county. The drop-off locations …
TDOT says its crews have worked nearly 50,000 hours combined to clean up upper East Tennessee following Hurricane Helene’s devastating aftermath. Some road work will take until September 2025 to complete. Watch the video below for more information.
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. On the ballot, you’ll be voting for President, State Representative, and State Senator. Some locations in our listening area will have city …
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …
Class 1A McKenzie (7-0) – 100 (10) Coalfield (6-1) – 81 t3. Oliver Springs (6-1) – 67 t3. Halls (7-0) – 67 t5. Whitwell (6-1) – 60 Chattanooga Prep (5-1) – 45 Union City (5-2) – 35 t8. Gordonsville (5-2) – 23 t8. MASE (5-1) – 23 South Fulton (6-1) – 17 Others receiving votes: …
The Haletown Fire Department has gotten immediate mobilization orders from the Tennessee State Regional Mutual Aid Coordinator to send a six-person team to Unicoi County for search and rescue operations in response to Hurricane Helene. Haletown Firemen Captain Mitchel Shell, Captain Brandon Gilliam, PIO Stephen Ware, Firefighter Landon Case, and Firefighter Jacob Gayton left for …
