Officials said Monday that the Education Department will begin collecting student loan debt in default next month, including garnishing wages for potentially millions of borrowers. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
On Friday afternoon, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Branch Road. When firefighters arrived, they found a home about 50% involved. They entered the residence and confirmed that no one was inside. Mutual aid for additional manpower was requested from Pikeville VFD and Southend VFD. Lusk VFD. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department …
This past Wednesday, the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Dunlap Fire Department for a garage explosion and fire near a residence on the lower East Valley in Bledsoe County. Several cars, equipment, tools, and more were inside the building. Lusk VFD and Nine Mile VFD also responded to assist. The fire …
On Thursday night, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Erlanger and Parkridge’s Request for Proposals regarding the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. After much discussion, the 11 years of service from Erlanger won the right to continue providing care, beating out the Parkridge proposal. In a statement, Erlanger said, “To …
Marion County High School: Valedictorian- Thomas Carter Salutatorian- Sarah White 3 – Landon Goldsmith 4 – Annsley Crawford 5 – Nova McGill 6 – Kylee Lancaster 7 – Jalynn Sims 8 – Dixie Brown 9 – Erica Fulfer 10 – Jimmy Jones
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On Thursday, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, investigators arrested Michael Triplett, 71, of Scottsboro during the …
MARION COUNTY SR-156 repair of bridge over Tennessee River, LM 15.2:Â The contractor will be performing painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require a traffic shift leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. BLEDSOE COUNTY …
A Tennessee bill to increase recess time for younger students has passed the House unanimously and now awaits the governor’s signature. The bill proposes raising recess time for elementary students from about two hours per week to at least 40 minutes per day, meaning over three hours weekly. Middle and high school physical activity requirements …
Tennessee is preparing for the emergence of millions of 17-year cicadas. Brood Fourteen, which last appeared in 2008, will emerge when soil temperatures reach 64 degrees, anticipated in late April to early May. Although loud, these insects are harmless and will be prevalent throughout the state, particularly in East Tennessee. Experts indicate that the cicadas …
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