The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …
Marion County Arrest Report Jan. 30
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 ANDERSON, SHASTA M Age: 46 Class: …
Update! Grundy County Shooting Suspect Captured
On Thursday, Grundy County authorities reported a shooting had taken place in Palmer. Suspect Christopher Crabtree went on the run Thursday morning in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department sent out an alert to the public to be on the look out for Crabtree. Later in the day the sheriff’s department announced …
Alert! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Searching for Shooting Suspect
Authorities in Grundy County are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck believed to be associated with a recent shooting incident. Investigators report that they are seeking a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a male suspect, which was last seen in the Palmer area. The individual is suspected of involvement in a …
Unemployment Rates Drop in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …
Cook-Off and Arts and Crafts Applications for National Cornbread Festival Available Now
Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …
VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – Jan. 27, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for January 2026. *We had a slight camera issue at the beginning of the meeting during the 4H student’s speech and had to halt the recording briefly to correct the problem, so please note the edit during the speech–that is the reason for the abrupt …
Marion County Arrest Report Jan. 28
BORRALLES-LOPEZ, CRYSTAL G Age: 44 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 01/28/2026 08:48 AM City: WILDWOOD Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: Release Date: Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 5000 FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 0 GREEN, …
Survey of Tennessee Drivers Reveals the 3 Most Avoided Winter Roads in the State
Survey of 3,004 drivers. S. Route 441 (Great Smoky Mountains) the most avoided winter route in TN. Infographic showing the most avoided winter routes in the U.S. When winter weather hits, many drivers quietly change their routes – not because certain roads are officially unsafe, but because they feel more stressed, exposed, or unpredictable in …




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