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The Sequatchie Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Gator” conducted a search of the Lewis Chapel Community Center while getting some valuable and required training. Sheriff Bill Phillips said Gator has been a tremendous asset to the agency in helping to fight the current drug epidemic and having the service available when tracking is needed. He also …
The Pikeville Police Department is alerting everyone about a potential scam involving the Bledsoe County Fair. Please be aware that they will NEVER sell tickets, vendor spots, or other items online. The Bledsoe County Fair in Tennessee will NEVER request your credit card information. If you win any giveaways or need to make payment for …
A dangerous heatwave has settled over the Tennessee Valley and is expected to continue through mid-next week. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) projects power demand to peak at 33,000 megawatts, potentially surpassing last summer’s high. TVA says it’s prepared but urges Tennesseans to take steps to save energy and lower bills. Quick Tips to Cut Energy Use: Raise your thermostat a few degrees …
Just before 7 PM Friday, July 25, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to assist with a 2-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 127 at the intersection with Sprouse Ridge and Old Union roads. The occupants were out of the vehicles before Engine 3 and Rescue 1’s arrival, so firefighters assisted with traffic on Hwy …
On Saturday, around 1 AM, members of the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a domestic incident on Ruth Street. Upon arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 72 and County Park Road. The suspect exited the vehicle and began …
According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, increased county unemployment rates across Tennessee. All 95 Tennessee counties reported an increase in their unemployment rates over the previous month in June. Seventy-one counties had unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining …
Since opening in 2018, The Caverns has emerged as a powerful economic engine for Grundy County and the surrounding region, generating nearly $88 million in visitor spending and creating and supporting 146 jobs, according to a newly released economic impact report. Located in the heart of Tennessee’s South Cumberland region, The Caverns is not only a celebrated destination …
According to a state analysis, Hamilton County will likely lose its status as Tennessee’s fourth-most-populous county within the next five years. A 2024 analysis from the Boyd Center at the University of Tennessee projected that Rutherford County’s population would surpass Hamilton County’s by this month, based on census population figures released in 2022. New census …
A new law restricting cell phone use in Tennessee classrooms will take effect in the upcoming school year. Under this legislation, state school districts are required to implement policies prohibiting cell phone use during instructional periods. Exceptions must be made to accommodate students with learning disabilities or medical needs who may require phone access during …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has launched TN Direct Admissions. Using existing academic data, this new pilot program automatically accepts eligible high school seniors into in-state public and private universities and the state’s community and technical colleges (TCAT). Research shows that the college application and financial aid process often feels too complex, causing many students …
