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Category: Whitwell

Tennessee American Water’s 2025 Water Quality Reports Now Available Online

Tennessee American Water has announced that its 2025 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com. The reports show that Tennessee American Water continues to meet or surpass all state and federal water quality standards. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory …

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Gas Prices Have Fallen

According to data from GasBuddy, the app that tracks gas prices around the U.S. reports regular grade gasoline has fallen 15.6 cents over the last week. Gas prices have dropped in the local area: Marion County’s lowest gas prices are at $3.43; Sequatchie County’s cheapest price is $3.86. Grundy County stands at $3.89, Bledsoe County …

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Area Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly

Eighty-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates in 90 counties increased from December to January. Rates decreased in three counties and …

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …

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Volunteer Fire Departments Hurting from High Fule Prices

Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …

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Former Owner of Whitwell Dary Bar Convicted on Sex Charges

A Kenai, Alaska, jury has convicted the former owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar on charges of first‑degree sexual assault and second‑degree sexual abuse of a minor. Darold Greg Love, 66, was found guilty of forcibly assaulting his 16‑year‑old step‑granddaughter in November 2021, according to the Alaska Department of Law. Prosecutors said the victim spent …

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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. …

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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 …

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Area Road Work

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4: Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …

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Get Involved in the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign

                                              Every child deserves a safe and fulfilling childhood. This April, area counties are uniting to raise awareness for this important cause. The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center has launched the “Pinwheels …

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