According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a rockslide occurred in Marion County on Tuesday evening, obstructing a portion of Interstate 24 near mile marker 137 in Monteagle at approximately 2:30 p.m. All westbound lanes, including the right shoulder, were reported blocked; however, the left shoulder remained accessible. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley stated …
An open race will be held next spring for the position of Bledsoe County Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Gregg Ridley, who has served five terms, has announced he will not be seeking re-election. Mayor Ridley will continue to fulfill his duties until his successor assumes office on September 1, 2026. In an official press release, Ridley …
Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …
On Monday night, a swearing-in ceremony was held for the newly elected Bridgeport City Council. All members will serve 4 years. Photo: Back Row Council Members from left to right: Steve Gill, Trey Stewart, Michelle Willis, Joe Stovall, and Bobby Seabolt Front Row from left to right: Magistrate- Denise Thomas, Mayor David “Bubba” Hughes, and …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host cleanup events in their communities. This year, we also introduced a brand-new patch featuring our …
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 125 points. Record: 8-2. Last week: No. 3 Clay County, 107 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 4 Hampton, 97 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 5 Dresden, 87 points. Record: …
The Chattanooga Pier is hosting an unusual sight—two floating museums, replicas of the 15th-century Niña and Pinta, will be docked through November 23! These replica ships are fully functioning examples of caravels, a ship used by Columbus and other explorers in the Age of Discovery. Take a tour and see them for yourself! Learn more: …
New arrest reports are revealing disturbing details in the killing of a Sequatchie County mother. Authorities say Silvia “Gabby” Vilchez was found dead at her home on Lewis Chapel Mountain. Her husband and 18-year-old son are now charged with her murder and with abusing her corpse. Sequatchie County deputies say they found bloodstains and red …
On Saturday at 1 a.m., the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 111 in the curves south of the waterfall. The driver in a van was extricated by firefighters using Hurst eDRAULIC spreader and cutter. Puckett EMS transported the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the 2nd vehicle …
Marion County David Jackson is asking the community to feed those in need in Marion County. The Courthouse in Jasper is holding a food drive. They will collect non-perishable food and canned goods until December 31, 2025. Please bring your donated items to the Courthouse. Containers will be placed in the front lobby. Items can …
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