Late Tuesday evening, a Chattanooga medical facility requested a significant quantity of additional blood units to treat two patients suffering from traumatic injuries. Blood Assurance was able to fulfill the order, but it severely strained an already very low blood supply. The community blood center now has a single-day supply or less of every blood …
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Ask the Doctor: Ring in the New Year with No Pain after Meals
Q: I’m having abdominal pain after enjoying my favorite meals this holiday season (candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup). Should I see a doctor? Asking for a friend – signed, Buddy the Elf A: If you’re feeling a little bloated after those extra helpings of dressing, dessert, or spaghetti with crushed Pop-Tarts, that’s perfectly …
Road Work Delayed in Dunlap
Due to inclement weather and possible strong winds, the Sequatchie County Emergency Management announced that construction is being rescheduled to Wednesday, January 10. The construction project near Coops Creek on Hwy 127/ Rankin Ave in Dunlap includes improvements for stormwater drainage. Part of these improvements require a large storm drainage inlet basin to be placed …
Franklin State Forest Re-Opens Three Roads
Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This …
Traffic Advisory for Dunlap Travelers
A construction project near Coops Creek on Hwy 127/ Rankin Ave in Dunlap includes improvements for stormwater drainage. Part of these improvements require a large storm drainage inlet basin to be placed alongside the roadway. This construction will require the southbound lane of Hwy 127 / Rankin Ave to be closed at the worksite. Construction …
Beware of Conman Stealing Cars
On Tuesday, a subject used the name Roy Miller to test drive a Silver 2005 Dodge Stratus from a resident of Palmer, TN. The subject did not return the vehicle after the test drive. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department took a report, sending information to the surrounding counties. After receiving the BOLO, Franklin County authorities …
Two Reported Stolen Polaris ATVs in Marion County
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is requesting help from the public regarding the theft of two Polaris ATVs. One was stolen from a location on Hwy 27 (Suck Creek Mtn). It is a 2021 blue Polaris XP4. The second stolen ATV was taken from a location on Ellis Road. It is a 2019 white & …
Students can take a Virtual Field Trip through the Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …
Pikeville Fire Chief Retires after 47 Years of Service
After 47 years of service, with 26 years as Pikeville’s Fire Chief, Paul Swafford has retired. He will remain an honorary member. He was instrumental in many of the department’s successes and formed two mutual aid associations during his time. He twice served as President of the Tennessee Firemen’s Association and served with the Tennessee …


