The roadway paving on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue in Dunlap that was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, has been postponed due to the availability of the specific asphalt mix required. Some paving will be done in the parking lot area on Thursday; however, no paving will be done in the traffic lanes. Both north …
On Tuesday, Marion County High School announced the new coaching staff for the Lady Warriors basketball team. The staff includes Head Coach Brandon Harmon, who has been an assistant coach at programs in East Tennessee and Georgia for six years. He will be assisted by Ansley Tucker, Caroline Rash, and Emily Webb. To clarify, Kasey Woodlee, …
Across the state on Tuesday, March 5, Tennesseans will choose a top candidate from among eight Republicans or the lone Democrat on the ballot. You must declare your party before voting. Officially, only two Republicans remain in the race even though others remain on the ballot. Voters will also decide outcomes in local primaries throughout …
Weather permitting, roadway repairs (paving) on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue near the Coops Creek Bridge in Dunlap will begin at 8:15 AM on Thursday, March 7. Traffic will be limited to one lane, and flaggers will be present. Paving is expected to be completed by 12:15 PM. Motorists who would prefer to avoid the …
It’s daylight-saving time again. Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March at 2 a.m. and ends on the first Sunday in November. This year, that’s March 10, when we set our clocks ahead one hour, through November 3, when we set them back one hour. In 2022, the Sunshine Protection Act was …
Each year, the first week in March is observed in Tennessee as Volunteer Firefighters Week to honor and recognize volunteer firefighters for their courageous and dedicated service. “Tennessee’s volunteer fire departments embody the Volunteer State’s spirit as they willingly put their lives on the line for their communities for little or no compensation or recognition …
At 6:51 Saturday night, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Interstate 24 WB MM 159 for an RV fire. Haletown received manpower and water supply assistance from the Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments. The interstate was shut down while firefighters extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries reported. Also, at 11:36 Saturday night, the Haletown …
On March 1, 2024, the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol held their School Bus Blitz event. Officers were placed on random Sequatchie County school buses during regular bus routes to observe driver violations while other officers followed, issuing citations. Several citations were issued during this event. TCA 55-8-151 states …
The Chattanooga Airport celebrated its grand opening of the most significant expansion in decades over the weekend. The airport’s terminal expansion adds two boarding gates, an additional passenger loading bridge, a larger security checkpoint, and more restrooms, including one for service animals, a new restaurant, a gift shop, and a business center with 10 gig …
You can now sign up to receive text message notifications from the Town of Jasper, TN. Text 91896. After the initial keyword is sent, you will receive a confirmation message asking you to reply yes to verify the opt-in. You may receive multiple text messages a month with a notification. These messages might be about …
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