According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), after several months of steady unemployment rates, newly released July data reflects a slight change in Tennessee’s jobless rate. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point over June’s rate. One year ago, the …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 and I-24 interchange are advised to anticipate changes in traffic patterns due to upcoming construction scheduled for next week. This work is part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s initiative to expand and enhance the heavily trafficked interchange. Construction crews will concentrate on upgrading I-24 East between …
Erlanger has introduced a new mobile app, ErlangerNOW, to assist patients and visitors in navigating its facilities. According to Erlanger, the app provides navigation for its practices, clinics, and parking areas. It includes turn-by-turn directions at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger East Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger Medical Mall. Additional features include access to …
Friday night at 10:25, Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to a fire inside a residence on Hwy 41 near Chattanooga. Upon arrival, firefighters found a mattress on fire inside a bedroom. Crews quickly extinguished the mattress, but the bedroom and home were deemed uninhabitable due to smoke and water damage. After overhauling and making …
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. They will compete to replace GOP Gov. Bill Lee, who is reaching the limit of two four-year terms in office. Blackburn and Rose are both strong supporters …
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) is now an official Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) affiliate member. This is an Association of Life-Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units, with members organized, trained, and equipped for various rescues and first aid work. TARS also provides a variety of rescue training, which offers potential cost savings …
Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will need to dial …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department conducted a training day on Saturday. They split into two groups. The first group stayed at Station One and trained in Rapid Intervention Team skills, which were used to rescue firefighters in a Mayday situation. The second team went off the mountain with Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, Jasper Highlands, Sequatchie …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities impacting 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 will begin moving traffic to its final …
The VFW Post 6362, VFW Auxiliary Post 6362, The American Legion of South Pittsburgh, TN, and Scouting America of Jasper, TN, participated in a Flag Retirement Ceremony on July 27 hosted by The VFW Commander, Bob Collins, and his wife, June (Auxiliary Member), at their residence. Despite the heat, the ceremony proceeded. One of the …
