All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
Motorists traveling on rural Tennessee interstates will soon benefit from enhanced roadside assistance. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the expansion of its Highway Emergency Local Patrol (HELP) program into rural regions across the state. The new Rural Service Patrol initiative is scheduled to commence this spring, starting in Region 2, which encompasses Chattanooga. …
 BAKER, ANTHONY D Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM  Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED …
On Tuesday February 17,2025, at 2:29 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire that was extremely close to 3 homes on Aetna Mtn Rd. Upon arrival firemen found an area about 50 feet in diameter burning and moving toward the homes. Suppression efforts began immediately and within 25 minutes the fire extinguished. …
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow school superintendents to be elected instead of appointed. The current law authorizes school boards to appoint directors of schools. This bill would let a county or city that runs a school system choose to have an elected superintendent. Many years ago this is the way superintendents were elected …
A new Tennessee House bill proposes allowing EMS stations to install baby box drop-offs for safe infant surrender, expanding the state’s Safe Haven Law. Currently, newborns can be surrendered at hospitals, clinics, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other staffed locations within 45 days of birth without prosecution. The bill would add ambulance stations as …
BAKER, ANTHONY D Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 0 …
On Friday, February 13,2026 3:19 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at 258 Substation Rd. Firemen were advised a brush fire was getting close to the substation area. Upon arrival the brush fire had burned about 75 yards near the substation. Crews quickly began extinguishing the flames. Haletown Fire and Rescue …
On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …
A recent Tennessee law makes it possible for facility dogs to accompany victims and witnesses in courtrooms throughout the state as they give testimony. Before this legislation, only select judicial districts allowed facility dogs during courtroom proceedings and forensic interviews. Now, any jurisdiction may permit these trained animals if approved by the presiding judge. The …
