Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and health and safety initiatives. Area Grant Recipients: Coalmont Fire Station Project $537,590 Dunlap Harris Park Improvements-Phase II $630,000 Jasper City …
On Saturday, December 16, the South Pittsburg Christmas parade was held. The floats and others were cheered on in front of a very enthusiastic crowd as everyone celebrated the Christmas season. The South Pittsburg Christmas parade winners were first place, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, second place, South Pittsburg Historical Preservation Society, and placing third, Arts …
On Sunday morning (December 17, 2023), around 11:30, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Tram Trail near Highway 111. The log home was constructed approximately 120 years ago. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the residence and began search operations. Approximately 30 minutes later, firefighters received word that the occupant was not home. …
Just before 2:30 Wednesday morning, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire that turned into a structure fire at the 7000 block of Highway 41. Haletown began an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were called out for mutual aid. The fire was quickly contained to the …
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. …
On December 15, the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a Bradley County DUI checkpoint in conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, law enforcement partners, and The 24/7 Movement. Approximately 22 agencies participated in the event, with 71 participants. This included law enforcement from Kimball, Whitwell, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. According to THP, 412 …
The Dunlap Lions Club desperately needs gifts for children 9 to 12 years old. They have plenty of items for younger kids, birth through 8 years old. Please help if possible. They are currently packing the bags to be delivered on Saturday. You can drop off donations at the Sequatchie County – Dunlap Chamber of …
The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative Holiday Food drive is still going strong! Stop by any SVEC office and make a monetary donation of any amount now until December 31. Donate $10 or more to your local food bank and receive a limited edition SVEC Christmas cookie cutter tin set.
At 12:40 Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 at mile-marker 166 for a vehicle fire. The location of the fire happened to be just over the Georgia state line. Haletown arrived on the scene alongside Trenton-Dade Fire and quickly extinguished the burning vehicle and the woods on the side of the …
The following roads will be closed at Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County from December 20 to March 15. These closures are necessary due to the wet weather and the freezing and thawing cycle, making the roads prone to rutting and erosion damage. Tower Drive past Pot Point Gate All side roads Haley Road …
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