A Monteagle business owner has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the town’s police chief, who is running for Moore County Sheriff, alleging unlawful arrest, excessive force, conspiracy, and retaliation after a dispute over an unpaid repair bill. According to the complaint, the dispute began September 15, 2025, when plaintiff Rodney Lynn Kilgore, owner …
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TDOT Suspending All Interstate Construction Work Easter Weekend Begining Thursday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …
Marion County Arrest Report for Wednesday April 1, 2026
 BAXTER, MARKEL Age: 28 Class: Race/Sex: B/M Intake Date: 03/31/2026 10:43 AM City: GRIFFIN Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: M HOBBS Release Date:  Charge Bond FAIL TO APPEAR 4000  ESPINOZA-CASTRO, VICENTE E Age: 31 Class: DETAINEE …
Vegetation Removal Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Marion County
Drivers traveling near I-24 East and West in Marion County are encouraged to be aware of maintenance activities that will have an impact on traffic. Currently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews are closing the left lane on I-24 East and West from mile marker 140.6 to mile marker 166.4 for vegetation removal. Nightly closures will occur Sunday …
Gas Rises to over $4 per Gallon Nationwide, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Stay Below
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began. …
Update on Marion County I-24 Vehicle Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided additional details regarding a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, resulting in one individual sustaining critical injuries. The incident involved a 2012 Chrysler 200, which crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. CST on March 27. According to THP, the Chrysler was traveling eastbound on Interstate 24 in Marion …
Dunlap Fire Works Two Fires on Saturday
Dunlap Fire Department responded to mutual aid assignment with Southend VFD on Saturday morning at 9:55 AM CST for a residential structure fire. The mobile home was a total loss. Dunlap Fire Department reported to a vehicle fire on Saturday afternoon at 3:04 PM CST. The vehicle was in the parking area at the Wedding …
Tennessee American Water Asks Whitwell and Powells Crossroads Customers to Complete Water Service Line Survey
Tennessee American Water is asking customers who reside in Whitwell and Powells Crossroads to assist the water utility by self-identifying and reporting the material of the portion of pipe that connects the water meter to customer homes or businesses. This effort supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, which requires all …



