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Overdose deaths in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee fell sharply between March 2024 and March 2025, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alabama saw a 30.05 percent decline over the 12 months, Georgia by 22.28 percent, and Tennessee by 31.84 percent. Arizona was the only state in the U.S. to see …
Phillip Gage Thrasher was last seen on Prior Ridge Road, in Marion County, TN, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on March 31, 2024. The following day, he did not show up for his job in Monteagle, TN. Phillip was known to struggle with his mental health, and he was said to have had thoughts of self-harm …
At 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a report of an older male involved in a paragliding accident on Lewis Chapel Mountain off Window Rock Road. The patient was approximately 40 feet over the side of the mountain with a possible broken ankle. Piney VFD was requested as mutual aid. Volunteer …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is happy to report that, for the fourth consecutive year, there were no boating-related fatalities during the Labor Day holiday period from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Three injuries and five property damage incidents were reported statewide. Three boating under the influence arrests were made, all related to crash …
Marion County Warriors beat Sequatchie County 16-0, with Quincy Mills adding two interceptions for a season total of five. Mills returned one interception 33 yards for a touchdown, helping hold Sequatchie to just 155 total yards after they had previously averaged over 200 passing yards per game. Class 2A’s Marion County (4-0) hosts Chattanooga Prep …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [156.4-160.2] from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing:Â The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing …
Residents and businesses in several Tennessee counties impacted by the August 12 flooding can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. On August 29, the U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. Small businesses and private nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair …
September is observed nationally as Suicide Prevention Month, an initiative dedicated to increasing awareness regarding a significant public health issue. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that suicide ranked among the leading causes of death in 2023, with nearly 50,000 individuals aged 12 and older losing their lives to suicide …
On September 4, 2025, at approximately 7 PM, Pikeville Police Officer Matt Brock was alerted by three juveniles on Main Street that an unknown male had brandished an AR-style gun at them near the McDonald’s. The juveniles pointed out that a vehicle traveling south on Main Street was involved in the incident. Officer Brock followed …
ATTENTION TEACHERS: It is that time of year again! The 2025-2026 Bright Ideas Education Grant application is OPEN NOW until Monday, September 30, for all Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative area educators. SVEC is once again pledging $10,000 to our area educators to fund creative, hands-on classroom projects. Tell them about your fun ideas, and your …
