Marion, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Grundy, and Hamilton counties will experience a weather radio outage for upgrades starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says this outage will begin on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and end Friday at about 3 p.m. so that it can carry out a required, scheduled update to its …
A powerful storm swept through the Sequatchie Valley late Sunday afternoon, damaging certain areas, including the Marion County Courthouse lawn in Jasper. County Mayor David Jackson said cleanup crews would work quickly, so the Memorial Day ceremony planned for Monday can still occur at 11 AM. A tree fell near the flags and memorial, but …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has informed drivers to stay alert due to several reports of roofing tacks found on various roads. According to a Facebook post by the Department, the distribution of the tacks is moving from the southern part of the county to the northern part. Anyone with information about the individual(s) responsible …
Blood Assurance has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors as the area enters one of the most dangerous times of year for trauma-related injuries, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This is when traumatic accidents, especially car crashes, spike, but donation rates drop. Right now, donations are falling as demand climbs. All locations will be …
On Wednesday evening, around 7:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to the Little Cedar Mountain hiking trail for an injured hiker. After pinging the patient’s location, Haletown Fire and Rescue, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and Puckett EMS walked a mile and a half to the incident. After making arrangements with Marion County Rescue, the …
The Chattanooga Lookouts and Erlanger have announced today that the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. This long-term naming rights partnership expands upon the long-standing relationship between the Lookouts and Erlanger. “Erlanger’s partnership with the Chattanooga Lookouts reflects our shared commitment to community, tradition, and …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has added new Mustang patrol cars to the fleet. It’s designed to help troopers stop reckless driving, enforce speed limits, and respond when lives are at risk. You may see them patrolling interstates and highways as the state rolls them out across Tennessee. THP is always working to make our highways …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate declined for the second month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in April, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month. One year ago, the rate was 3.2%. Tennessee’s rate remains well …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County in June. The first is scheduled for June 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM at the intersection of State Route 283 and SR 27, near the traffic light. The second event is scheduled for June 20 at Tanner Trail on Highway 27, starting at 9 …
Here’s a reminder for residents of Tennessee: As of last Thursday, burn permits are no longer required in the state. The Tennessee Division of Forestry requires burn permits every year from October 15 to May 15 during wildfire season. However, permits are not needed in late spring, summer, or early fall because fire risk is …
