On Saturday, nearly 20 firefighters from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department, Haletown Fire and Rescue, and Signal Mountain Fire Department completed the final day of training for the 32-hour Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) course, which focused on safely removing injured people trapped in wrecked vehicles. The firemen received extensive hands-on practice using the …
A severe storm hit Grundy County early Sunday morning, causing significant damage. Several roadways were shut down due to downed trees and power lines in Tracy City, Monteagle, White City, and Pelham areas. Several structures suffered heavy damage. Multiple Fire, EMS, EMA, Police, utility workers, and volunteers worked to reopen roadways and restore power. While …
Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in North America by the National Park City Foundation. This grassroots movement aims to make cities greener, healthier, and wilder. Chattanooga will prioritize connecting people to the outdoors, a key aspect of its identity. To celebrate, an event will be held on Saturday, April 19th, from …
More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month, as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates. Marion County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in January and fell to 4.1 percent in February. Grundy County is down from 4.8 to 4 percent. Hamilton County dropped from 3.5 to …
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and its partners enforced the Hands-Free Law in observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Report texting or driving dangers by dialing *THP (847) hands-free or asking a passenger to call. Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law bans holding a cell phone or mobile device. Violations add points to your driving …
On Monday night, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Request for Proposals from Erlanger and Parkridge concerning the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. A decision was not made on Monday night; only the presentations were given. There will be a special called County Commission Meeting on April 17th at 6pm …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of measles in the state. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Tennessee to four in 2025. One of the newly confirmed cases is connected to Tennessee’s initial measles case reported on March 21. No further details are available regarding Tennessee’s confirmed …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of two essential programs: Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program: Provides a substitute address for legal purposes to approved applicants. More details at com. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking: Engages businesses and employees in combating human trafficking through no-cost training. Since 2024, over 300 businesses have joined. Sign …
The owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar was arrested for a sex crime he committed in Alaska, according to Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips. The sheriff says Darold Love was arrested on March 25 on an outstanding warrant. Sheriff Phillips says Love told investigators he moved here because he bought the Whitwell Dairy Bar. Alaska …
On Monday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Rock Avenue and Main Street in Palmer, Tennessee. An individual riding a bicycle, later identified as Bobby Dan Green of Palmer, was struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Tragically, Mr. Green succumbed to his injuries. The …
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