Parkridge Health System is thrilled to announce a $500,000 renovation of the Emergency Room at Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper. This significant investment will elevate the exceptional care we provide as a critical access point for emergency services for our neighbors in Marion, Sequatchie, and North Alabama. “This renovation will allow us to elevate the …
It’s essential to know the signs of a Medicare scam so you can protect yourself. To get your personal information, like your Medicare number, scammers may call, text and email saying things like: “You need to activate or renew your Medicare card.” “We’d like to send you a free genetic testing kit.” “Medicare has authorized us …
Someone lost a pig Friday evening on I-24 and left it there. Apparently, the pig jumped out of a truck. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office received a few calls about it, but was unable to locate it until Saturday morning near the interstate. Dade County Sheriff’s deputies were determined to keep her and all the …
The state is seeking a new location to construct a mental hospital, replacing the one at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. The current facility cannot be expanded due to plans to develop The Bend as a historic park. A 160-acre site along Tunnel Blvd. in Eastdale, Hamilton County, is no longer under consideration. Officials will continue …
In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the investigation, agents developed information indicating that from August to November 2024, Jaliyah Truss, age 29, a caregiver with TennCare’s CHOICES program, used the victim’s bank card to make more than …
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
Free Fishing Day in Tennessee is happening on Saturday, June 7th. Don’t miss out on the fun! Anyone of any age can fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. From the Bill Dance Signature Lakes to rushing rivers, our state parks have a fishin’ spot for you. Plan your visit at tnstateparks.info/Fishing. …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report that there were no boating-related fatalities over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday weekend extended from 5 p.m. on Friday through midnight on Monday and is considered the unofficial start of the summer boating season. One injury was reported, resulting from a tubing incident …
Hamilton County EMS recently donated one of its surplus ambulances to Fire Rehab Services in Marion County. This donation will help support their critical mission of providing on-scene rehab and support to first responders during emergencies. Fire Rehab Services extended its gratitude to Hamilton County EMS, the Hamilton County commissioners, and Hamilton County Mayor Weston …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has released preliminary enforcement results for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday period, an 84-hour initiative from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, to 5:59 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Troopers maintained a highly visible presence on Tennessee roadways, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt violations to ensure motorist …
