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Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on …

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Families can Now Apply for Education Freedom Scholarships

Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …

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45 Marion County Students Named to Chattanooga State Dean’s List

Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …

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Time for Tennessee’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign

As summer approaches and families hit the road for vacation, area law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket”. From May 19 through June 1, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s …

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Maintenance Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling on I-75 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic. Wednesday evening, May 14, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will reduce I-75 to one lane in each direction from mile marker three to mile marker 6 …

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National Safe Boating Week May 17-23; Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participate in the 2025 National Safe Boating Week, taking place from May 17 to 23, to remind all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort …

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TBI Issues Scam Warning

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a warning about a scam involving a fake website called “Tennessee Online Casino,” which is being promoted on social media. The state does not endorse this site, which aims to defraud users. Scammers are allegedly using fake social media posts that appear to be from a Nashville …

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Oak Ridge Boys to play at The Caverns in Pelham on Sunday

The following information was provided from www.oakridgeboys.com Theirs has been one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the music industry for over 50 years, and now The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their American Made Farewell Tour across the country for an unforgettable night of entertainment for the entire family. The show will feature many of …

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Truck Driver Charged after Deadly Crash on Sunday

East Ridge Police Chief Clint Uselton has reported that a truck driver is currently in custody following a failure to decelerate, leading to a fatal collision on Interstate 75 near the I-24 split on Sunday. According to police statements, the incident resulted in the deaths of two adults, while three individuals are in intensive care, …

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It’s National Police Week

During National Police Week, which is going on now, we urge you to keep the families of our country’s fallen officers in your thoughts and prayers. As of May 9, 2025, 25 law enforcement officers have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty this year, with 11 of them being killed by intentional …

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