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Sunday night, just after 8 pm Central Time, the Dunlap Fire Department was requested along with Signal Mountain Fire Department to assist with a rope rescue in Rhea County. The request was made through the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association for our Technical Rescue Team. A female hiker had gotten lost and injured in the “Pocket” …
At 10:35 PM Sunday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to I-24 westbound for a semi-truck fire. The truck was hauling watermelons and was burning mile-marker 167. Mutual aid was requested from North Dade Fire. Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, North Dade, and Trenton Fire Departments extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries, but the …
The first day of school is just around the corner, and here is a list of area systems and start dates: Tennessee Bledsoe County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Grundy County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Marion County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Sequatchie County – August 7th (First Full …
Tennessee children are currently enjoying their summer break – swimming, going to camps or just spending time outside. With students heading back to school real soon, this is a good time when parents can make sure their children are ready for back to school with up-to-date immunizations. ‘’We want all children to be safe, healthy, …
Gerry Paul Kelly, 62, of Scottsboro, has been charged with Murder and has been placed in the Jackson County, Alabama Jail under no bond. On Saturday at approximately 1 PM CST, the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 300 block of Maple Ave. A male victim was located at the scene. …
The Pikeville Police Department recently received six (6) Automated External Defibrillators. The AEDs were purchased with Grant Funds through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Pikeville Grant Writer, Jeannie Decker, identified the grant opportunity to receive funds for equipment that could help save lives. “Having these Automated External Defibrillators in each of our patrol units will help …
The Marion County Chamber banquet will be held on August 17 at the Hooch in South Pittsburg. The Chamber will celebrate a wonderful year they’ve had with the Marion County business community! The guest speaker for the event will be Mike Partin, President/CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. There will be great food, music, silent …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has announced that they have received a CSX Railroad grant of $5,000. These funds will be used towards cribbing and struts, giving the Haletown firefighters the rescue tools they need to provide vehicle extrication services.
Colonial Chemical located in South Pittsburg, TN will hold its Adopt A Highway event on July 29, starting at 7:00 a.m. Central. Trash pickup will occur for one mile in each direction of Highway 156 immediately outside of Colonial Drive. The event should wrap up by 10:00 a.m. and Colonial Chemical would greatly appreciate extreme …
