Wednesday afternoon, around 5:15, Dunlap Fire responded to a mutual aid request from the Lusk Volunteer Fire Department located in southern Bledsoe County. The Lusk department had a residential fire, which also included a camper. Pikeville VFD, Brayton VFD, Nine Mile VFD, Bledsoe EMS, and Bledsoe EMA also reported to the scene. The home was …
Starting Monday, October 22, 2023, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department will begin accepting applications for their 2023 Christmas for Kids program. The following are required: if you received something last year you are not eligible for this year, you MUST provide proof of income for all adults in the home to include government aid, IDENTIFICATION …
Earlier this month, we reported about a homicide that occurred in Dunlap on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 4) at approx. 4:30 p.m., The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to 47 Windridge Dr, Dunlap, TN. 63-year-old Keith Edward Kopecky called 911 and said he had shot his wife, 64-year-old Marcella “Marcy” Renee Ervin. Kopecky was taken into …
Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is looking for vendors for a fall festival they plan for Nov. 18. The event will be held at the Rescue Squad. They have space inside or out for $20 per spot. If you are interested, call the Rescue Squad and leave a message at 423-949-2207.
Due to multiple trauma patients being treated Tuesday morning at area hospitals, the community blood supply has reached a critically low level. Blood Assurance is in dire need of both O-positive and O-negative blood donors to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org, or walk into any donation …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on November 24 on the square in Jasper. The event will take place from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be accepting donations for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department’s Christmas for Kids campaign. They will be accepting new …
On Tuesday morning, Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift crews responded to a large scrap metal fire at 2912 South Market Street. Smoke from the fire could be seen from several miles away. The call came in at 8:14 AM ET on Tuesday. Market Street had to be closed for fire hoses that provided a water …
Division I – Class 6A School Record Points Prv 1. Bradley Central (4) 8-0 120 1 2. Oakland (7) 7-1 113 2 3. Brentwood (1) 8-0 107 3 4. Germantown (1) 8-0 100 4 5. Mt. Juliet 8-0 63 5 6. Bearden 6-2 46 6 7. Riverdale 6-2 39 7 8. Ravenwood 7-1 35 8 …
Tennesseans are being reminded to keep burn safety measures top of mind as the state heads into its fire season. Starting October 15, debris burn permits for leaf and brush piles are required, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is observing National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14, 2023, …
Last year, 127 handguns were found in Tennessee public schools, a 111% increase from before the pandemic, according to the Tennessee Safe Schools report. According to a recently published Tennessee Comptroller report, the General Assembly has invested more than $240 million in school safety over the last year. In addition to allocating more money toward …
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