Officials announced on Sunday evening that the large brush fire on Lookout Mtn. was 100% contained. On Saturday afternoon, flames reached the Incline Railway. As a precaution, several businesses and 20 homes were evacuated near the lower incline. The Incline Railway is temporarily closed for repairs. Tickets are valid for one year from the date …
The TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state football championship games for two local teams are set to begin. South Pittsburg plays MASE at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, and Marion County battles Milan on Saturday with kickoff at 2 p.m. CT. If you can’t attend the games, The River 104.9 will provide live play-by-play of both contests. …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will vote on an increase in the price of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as boat registration fees, at its final 2024 meeting to be held Thursday and Friday in Memphis (Dec. 5-6) at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters. Committee meetings begin Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1 …
A Whitwell man, identified as 45-year-old Eric Corliss, has been arrested following two indictments on child abuse and neglect charges issued by a Hamilton County grand jury. Details of the Indictments The first indictment, dated May 2024, charges Corliss with one count of aggravated child abuse. According to the indictment, he is accused of “inflicting …
After winning the Class 1A state championship last year and losing 18 seniors, many thought South Pittsburg would need to rebuild, and rebuild they did. With only 4 seniors on the 2024 team, the Pirates are back in the state championship game. The Pirates were able to wear down a massive Coalfield defensive front, rushing …
During this holiday, Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has a report of a missing female. Family and friends of 34-year-old Erica Williams have not been able to contact her. She was last seen on Saturday, November 23, 2024, off Ladd’s Switch Rd, heading into the woods with her dog. If you have seen Erica or have any information …
Tennessee American Water urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and comfortable as we approach colder weather. Don’t let frozen pipes lead to costly repairs and unwanted stress. Take action now by preparing your plumbing: Know how to shut off your water: …
Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 am CT, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These bridges were reconstructed as part of …
