Drivers traveling near I-24 East and West in Marion County are encouraged to be aware of maintenance activities that will have an impact on traffic. Currently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews are closing the left lane on I-24 East and West from mile marker 140.6 to mile marker 166.4 for vegetation removal. Nightly closures will occur Sunday …
A Kenai, Alaska, jury has convicted the former owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar on charges of first‑degree sexual assault and second‑degree sexual abuse of a minor. Darold Greg Love, 66, was found guilty of forcibly assaulting his 16‑year‑old step‑granddaughter in November 2021, according to the Alaska Department of Law. Prosecutors said the victim spent …
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began. …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided additional details regarding a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, resulting in one individual sustaining critical injuries. The incident involved a 2012 Chrysler 200, which crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. CST on March 27. According to THP, the Chrysler was traveling eastbound on Interstate 24 in Marion …
Dunlap Fire Department responded to mutual aid assignment with Southend VFD on Saturday morning at 9:55 AM CST for a residential structure fire. The mobile home was a total loss. Dunlap Fire Department reported to a vehicle fire on Saturday afternoon at 3:04 PM CST. The vehicle was in the parking area at the Wedding …
Tennessee American Water is asking customers who reside in Whitwell and Powells Crossroads to assist the water utility by self-identifying and reporting the material of the portion of pipe that connects the water meter to customer homes or businesses. This effort supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, which requires all …
On Friday March 27, 2026, 5:17 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival firemen discovered the vehicle had crashed into a concrete barrier. The driver was pinned by the steering wheel. The extrication tools were immediately deployed. The driver was swiftly and carefully removed from the vehicle. …
Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips has released information concerning a deputy. The sheriff’s department received several inquiries and inaccurate statements regarding a March 15th incident involving a sheriff’s office employee. The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency involving a sheriff’s office employee. The incident has been handled in a professional manner and …
At 8:55 on Saturday night, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported to truck fire on State Route 8. Upon investigation, crews located an electrical fire within the engine compartment. The fire was quickly contained on the firewall and vehicle wiring harness. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded or their …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4: Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
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