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Injury Crash on I-24 Late Tuesday Morning

Just before noon on Tuesday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an automobile accident with entrapment on I-24 eastbound. Jasper and Kimball departments were called out for mutual aid on the call. There were two passengers, one of which was transported emergency traffic by Puckett EMS in critical condition. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …

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Area Firefighters Conduct Training

On Wednesday, firefighters from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department traveled to Monteagle Fire Department to do live burn and special training alongside firefighters from Battle Creek Fire Department and Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department. This multi-agency training helps firefighters work more efficiently alongside neighboring departments for large fires and gives the firefighters more experience with interior firefighting …

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“Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins in Sequatchie County

The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign now through September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. The Sequatchie …

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Local High School Football on WEPG / WSDQ and How to Listen Live

Football season is here and if you’re following your favorite local high school football team here in the Sequatchie Valley, there’s no doubt you’ll want to keep up with them for every game and all season long as great things are expected from all of our local teams and players this season. Add to that …

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David Carroll’s News and Notes: Neither for President

Recently I wrote a column titled, “I Could Never Be President.” I listed the reasons why I could never be elected, and the fact that I lack the basic qualifications. Sadly, no one offered a dissenting view. Nevertheless, I may have found a loophole. A recent CNN poll (June 2023) reveals that 32 percent of …

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One Year Anniversary Service to Celebrate Matthew Blansett

Wednesday, August 23, will be the anniversary of a dreadful day in Marion County history. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be celebrating Matthew Blansett with a few words, a balloon release, and a moment of silence. Join others to pay respect to Detective Blansett, who died in a helicopter crash along with THP Pilot …

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation Charity Cook-Out is this Saturday in Kimball

The Knights of Columbus will have a charity cookout to benefit the Tunnels to Towers Foundation on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. in the parking lot at Southern Rehab Physical Therapy across from Lowe’s and Tractor Supply in Kimball. If you are out and about this Saturday, please stop by and grab some …

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Motor Home Fire Causes Issues with SVEConnect

SVEConnect suffered a large fiber outage on Wednesday. Crews are working diligently to assess the situation and fix the problem. A motor home caught fire under one of our fiber lines resulting in damage. They will be rerouting our fiber traffic and are working to get fiber services restored soon. SVEConnect apologizes for the inconvenience …

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Tracker Boat, $5,000 Academy + Sports Outdoors Gift Card Among Packages in 2023 Tennessee Conservation Raffle

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A Tracker boat and a $5,000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card are just two of the outstanding packages being offered in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) 2023 Conservation Raffle. The Tracker Pro Team 175 TF is a boat that helps anglers adapt to a variety of fishing situations. Features include …

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Eight People Charged in Stevenson Alabama Drug Bust

On Friday, August 11, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office, Hollywood AL Police Department, and Stevenson AL Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 287 in Stevenson, Alabama. During this search, approximately 326.4 grams of a methamphetamine/fentanyl mixture, approximately 102 grams of marijuana, …

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