During this holiday, Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, …
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Missing Marion County Woman
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has a report of a missing female. Family and friends of 34-year-old Erica Williams have not been able to contact her. She was last seen on Saturday, November 23, 2024, off Ladd’s Switch Rd, heading into the woods with her dog. If you have seen Erica or have any information …
Missing Hiker Located by Haletown Firemen
On Saturday afternoon (November 23, 2024), just before 4:30 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to help find a missing hiker in the area of the Little Cedar Mtn hiking trail. The last ping of the hiker’s cell was near the riverbank. Haletown’s Rescue Boat was launched, and other firemen began the search for …
Fire Reports from the Dunlap Fire Department
On Saturday, 11-23-2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident with entrapment on Hwy 111 across from the Cagle Trading Post. A vehicle had left the roadway, sideswiped a tree, and came to rest in thick underbrush. Firefighters extricated the passenger using Hurst eDRAULIC tools. Puckett EMS transported both occupants with non-life-threatening …
Tennessee American Water Shares Essential Tips to Help Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
Tennessee American Water urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and comfortable as we approach colder weather. Don’t let frozen pipes lead to costly repairs and unwanted stress. Take action now by preparing your plumbing: Know how to shut off your water: …
Three Local Teams to Compete in the TSSAA Football Semifinals
In Class 2A, Marion County — which will look to reach the state championship game for a 10th time — jumped out to a 14-0 lead over visiting Westmoreland, then held off the Eagles’ second-half rally to win 14-7 in Jasper. The Warriors limited Westmoreland, which had rushed for more than 3,000 yards this season, …
Police Pursuit Ends with Gunfire and Arrest
On Thursday, November 21st, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department was called to assist the Dade County Sheriff’s Office in a vehicle pursuit involving a suspect who fled after being stopped for a traffic violation. The pursuit led to Tennessee Hwy. 134. The suspect then turned onto Tennessee Highway 156 in Whiteside. …
Amazon Truck Fire on Interstate 24 in Marion County
On Friday morning (Nov. 22, 2024) around 5:40 a.m., the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department called for mutual aid for a tractor-trailer fire on westbound I-24 at mile marker 144. The Jasper Highlands and Monteagle Fire departments responded. Upon arrival, a small brush fire was extinguished. The three fire departments attacked the Amazon tractor-trailer fire, which …
Roadblocks in Marion County will Raise Funds for Christmas for Kids Program
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is excited to announce roadblocks to raise funds for their Christmas for Kids Program. Join department employees to support this wonderful cause: Friday, November 29, 7 AM – 12 PM CST Kimball: Intersection of Main St and Dixie Lee Center Rd (traffic light to TVFCU, Lowe’s & Tractor Supply) Saturday, …
New Bridges Scheduled to Open Early Along Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 am CT, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These bridges were reconstructed as part of …