Tennessee state leaders are urging parents and caregivers to utilize the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children during the summer months. These serve as a reminder for drivers to always check their vehicles before locking them on hot days. Passersby who see a tag …
The Judge David Campbell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the Woman in American History award to Linda Hooper on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The emphasis of Women in American History is on the role of women, past and present, in American History. The women honored for this recognition have made a significant contribution …
On Wednesday evening, around 7:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to the Little Cedar Mountain hiking trail for an injured hiker. After pinging the patient’s location, Haletown Fire and Rescue, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and Puckett EMS walked a mile and a half to the incident. After making arrangements with Marion County Rescue, the …
The Chattanooga Lookouts and Erlanger have announced today that the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. This long-term naming rights partnership expands upon the long-standing relationship between the Lookouts and Erlanger. “Erlanger’s partnership with the Chattanooga Lookouts reflects our shared commitment to community, tradition, and …
Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department reports that the middle schoolers have been found safe. Previous Story: Police in Bridgeport, Alabama, are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School on Wednesday morning. According to the Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department, the last time they were seen was at …
Chattanooga State is one of 20 state schools that have received a grant to support the growth of Tennessee’s rural health care workforce by increasing access to education and careers in healthcare. The $2 million Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant, provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, aims to develop or expand health care …
East Ridge Police confirm a 22-month-old boy who was involved in the crash on I-75 on Mother’s Day has passed away. Sawyer Gene Smith was the son of Lane and Baleigh Smith of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Lane died after the deadly crash on Mother’s Day on I-75 in East Ridge. Brynlee, the Smiths’ daughter, was airlifted to Vanderbilt …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has added new Mustang patrol cars to the fleet. It’s designed to help troopers stop reckless driving, enforce speed limits, and respond when lives are at risk. You may see them patrolling interstates and highways as the state rolls them out across Tennessee. THP is always working to make our highways …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy County should be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will impact traffic. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time each day, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the right lane on I-24 East from mile marker …
Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling on Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected …
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