On Thursday afternoon, just after 12, Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for a report of females in a raft below the swinging bridge, and one was injured. Park rangers and fire personnel arrived to find everyone out of the water. The teenagers had ridden an inflatable raft down …
Here’s a reminder for residents of Tennessee: As of last Thursday, burn permits are no longer required in the state. The Tennessee Division of Forestry requires burn permits every year from October 15 to May 15 during wildfire season. However, permits are not needed in late spring, summer, or early fall because fire risk is …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on …
The Judge David Campbell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has named Emily Landry, a senior at Whitwell High School, as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Award. This prestigious honor is presented to a high school senior who exemplifies the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Emily …
Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Great Tennessee Air Show 2025, where the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take to the skies on June 7 & 8, 2025! Join us at the Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, Tennessee, for a thrilling showcase of aerial acrobatics and patriotic displays that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss this chance …
Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently recognized 15 local library directors as 2025 graduates of the Public Library Management Institute. Participants who graduated earned their certification through the three-year program that is sponsored by the Tennessee State Library & Archives. “Congratulations to these dedicated Tennesseans on this fantastic achievement through the Public Library Management …
As summer approaches and families hit the road for vacation, area law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket”. From May 19 through June 1, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s …
Drivers traveling on I-75 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic. Wednesday evening, May 14, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will reduce I-75 to one lane in each direction from mile marker three to mile marker 6 …
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