The Dunlap City Commission will be meeting in a special called session on Thursday, August 31, at 5:00 PM for a public hearing and third reading of the 2023-2024 budget. The Dunlap Beer Board will be meeting on Thursday, August 31at 5:30 PM to discuss a beer permit application for The Yard, located on Cherry …
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TDOT to Stop All Lane Closures on Interstates and State Highways for Labor Day Weekend
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.  Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, September 1, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday. …
Marion County Highway Department Work Announcement
The Town of Powells Crossroads has announced that the Old Chattanooga Highway will be closed on Monday between 7:45 AM and 3:00 PM. The Marion County Highway Department will replace tile and repair the road located in front of 137 Old Chattanooga Highway. The Town of Powells Crossroads asks you to make accommodations to avoid …
August 25 High School Football Recap
South Pittsburg jumped to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter at Class 5-A Franklin County on Friday night, winning 28-14 to move to 2-0 on the season. The Pirates outgained the Rebels 301-179. Kamden Wellington finished with 193 yards passing for South Pittsburg. Next up for the Pirates will be a road game at …
TDOT Update on Chattanooga Road Construction
Starting Friday, August 25 at 9:00 p.m. and lasting until no later than Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:00 a.m., the US-27 North entrance ramp from I-24 West (Exit 178) will be reduced to one lane. The SR-58 (South Market Street) exit ramp from I-24 West will be closed. Traffic will access South Market Street …
tnAchieves Needing More Mentors
tnAchieves mentors help the next generation of Tennessee’s workforce pursue a high-quality post-secondary credential after high school and build the skills necessary to access a meaningful career. With just one hour per month, you can support the next generation as they transition into college. Click here to register as a tnAchieves mentor. With just two months until …
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 41 Thursday Morning
At 09:29 Thursday morning Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hwy 41 in the parking lot of R&R Bait and Tackle for a multiple-vehicle crash. There were multiple injuries in the accident. Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were also called in for mutual aid, along with law enforcement. Four victims required transportation by Puckett EMS.
Update Game Times for Area Football Games
Marion County at Dade County, GA, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com South Pittsburg at Franklin County, kickoff at 8 PM. Live on The River 104.9 Greenback at Whitwell, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com Sequatchie County at East Ridge, kickoff at 7 PM CT Live on Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe County at …
Marion County Remembers Detective Matthew Blansett
August 23, 2022, was a devastating day in Marion County. It was the day that a THP helicopter crashed near I-24, killing Marion County Detective Matthew Blansett and State Trooper Lee Russell while on duty. The two had been in the air that morning searching for marijuana plants, but then they were asked to be …



