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Semi-Truck Fire Tuesday on I-24

On Tuesday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded with Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments for a semi-truck fire on I-24 at mile marker 158 eastbound. Lines were quickly laid and suppression began. The fire was extinguished and no civilians or fireman were injured. The trailer on the semi-truck suffered heavy damage.

Chattanooga Lookouts Prepare for Opening Night with Job Fair this Saturday

Erlanger Park, the forthcoming venue for the Chattanooga Lookouts, is on track to open this April as construction progresses in the South Broad district. Supported by Erlanger Hospital and five founding partners, the stadium represents a significant initiative within the broader revitalization of the South Broad area. Developers have indicated that Erlanger Park will serve …

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Grundy County Man Enters Courthouse with Weapon; Facing Multiple Charges

Grundy County deputies arrested a man after he brought an AR-style BB gun into the courthouse and aimed it at an employee. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a “man with a gun” call at the Grundy County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 3. The suspect, identified as Michael Hammond, was seen pointing the …

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Nashville to Host Olympic Soccer Matches in 2028

Nashville just landed an impressive sporting event, landing a spot among the six U.S. cities joining Los Angeles to host Olympic soccer matches during the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Nashville NBC affiliate WSMV reports that the six cities will host the group stages of the tournament, with the final stage matches to be held …

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Interact Clubs Showcase at Princess Theater

Join the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for a special evening celebrating the incredible service work of our local Interact Clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools. These dedicated students have spent the year leading projects that strengthen our communities. This showcase gives them the stage to share their accomplishments as they prepare …

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Area Governments and Fire Departments to Receive

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …

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Tennessee Leaders to Debate Grocery Tax Removal

Tennessee legislators are once again considering the future of the state’s grocery tax. According to a new analysis from Trace One (Tennessee Leaders to Debate Grocery Tax Removal),  Tennessean consumers spend less on groceries than residents in most other states. The report indicates that Tennessee households allocate approximately $700 per month to grocery purchases, representing …

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Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee

Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …

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Arrest Report for Feb. 3

  ADONIS, ESCAMILLA R   Age: 29 Class:     Race/Sex: U/M      Intake Date: 01/30/2026 08:55 AM    City: COLUMBIA    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer: T.TRUSSELL    Release Date:     Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED 4TH 10000   COLVIN, BRITTANY L   Age: 39 Class: …

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Update on Shooting in Grundy County

On Thursday (January 29, 2026), deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting on Chiggertown Loop. After the incident, both the victim and the suspect left the scene. The victim was transported to Erlanger in Dunlap and was later airlifted to Erlanger in Chattanooga, where they remain in the Intensive Care …

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