With freezing temperatures in the forecast, Tennessee American Water reminds customers to prepare their home and pipes, providing handy tips to help avoid costly repairs and unwanted stress from frozen pipes. “As temperatures drop, a little preparation goes a long way to protect pipes from freezing,” said Keith Hillard, Vice President of Operations for Tennessee American …
The Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association has announced the selection of Pikeville Fire Department Chief Garrett Angel as its new President. Chief Angel succeeds longtime Association President Paul Swafford, who has led the organization since 2003. The Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association is comprised of nine fire departments across Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties. The …
The Haletown Fire and Rescue is participating in two Federal programs. One is the free to the public smoke alarms. Each home is qualified to received up to 6 smoke alarms. These alarms have 10-year batteries and are installed by our firemen. All you do is sign, that they were installed. Second: is the “Close …
Tennessee has achieved notable progress in reducing child poverty over the past decade; however, nearly 20 percent of children in the state continue to live in poverty, according to the most recent State of the Child report. Published by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the report examines critical indicators affecting children’s well-being, including …
A fatal crash brought traffic to a standstill on I-24 eastbound in Marion County Saturday morning. According to TDOT, the crash occurred just before 6 a.m. around mile marker 139, at the foot of Monteagle Mountain. Traffic was completely stopped before the Tennessee Highway Patrol started to divert traffic trough Monteagle to Tracy City and …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved …
Grundy County Schools invites parents, students, staff, and community members to provide input regarding the potential establishment of a middle school within the district. Currently, all elementary schools in Grundy County serve grades K-8. In January, the Board of Education authorized the distribution of a survey aimed at collecting feedback on the possible adoption of …
ALLEN, GARRY L Age: 30 Class: Race/Sex: B/M Intake Date: 01/16/2026 07:50 AM City: CHATTANOOGA Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: KPD ADAMS Release Date: Charge Bond SHOPLIFTING 0 BARTLETT, JAMES A Age: 31 Class: …
According to court records, a lawsuit alleging that two Jasper, TN police officers violated a man’s constitutional rights and caused him emotional and physical harm during a traffic stop has been dismissed. According to a court report from Judge Curtis L. Collier, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying memorandum, Defendants’ motion for summary …
A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced legislation related to the death penalty for the rape of a child. Republican State Representative Greg Martin of Hixson filed House Bill 1454 in the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would expand the aggravating circumstances under which prosecutors may seek the death penalty for the rape of a child. The …
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