The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint: Date: April 10, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: US Hwy 41 @ Marion County Park The scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
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TDOT Suspending All Interstate Construction Work Easter Weekend Begining Thursday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …
Vegetation Removal Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Marion County
Drivers traveling near I-24 East and West in Marion County are encouraged to be aware of maintenance activities that will have an impact on traffic. Currently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews are closing the left lane on I-24 East and West from mile marker 140.6 to mile marker 166.4 for vegetation removal. Nightly closures will occur Sunday …
Gas Rises to over $4 per Gallon Nationwide, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Stay Below
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began. …
Area Road Work
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4:Â Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for March 27, 2026
 AVINU, ARAEL E Age: 39 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/24/2026 10:14 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: N SMITH Release Date: 03/25/2026 10:55 AM  Charge Bond RESISTING STOP, ARREST 3500  DOUGLAS, MARK A Age: …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for March 25, 2026
 AVINU, ARAEL E Age: 39 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/24/2026 10:14 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: N SMITH Release Date: 03/25/2026 10:55 AM  Charge Bond RESISTING STOP, ARREST 3500  COPPINGER, DAVID C Age: …
Some Tennessee Leaders want to Pause State Gas Tax
As gas prices spike across Tennessee, some Democrats have called for a gas and diesel tax holiday to ease the pain at the pump but getting it passed will require cooperation from the Republican supermajority, which ultimately controls the budget. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in the Volunteer State has increased …
Chattanooga State Kimball Open House is April 16
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
Get Involved in the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
Every child deserves a safe and fulfilling childhood. This April, area counties are uniting to raise awareness for this important cause. The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center has launched the “Pinwheels …
