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. …
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 …
 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 …
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 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 …
 ELROD, KURT S Age: 25 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/09/2026 04:17 PM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: WHITWELL POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: C CAMP Release Date: 02/09/2026 05:25 PM  Charge Bond FELONY POSS SCH VI RESALE MARIJUANA 2500  GARCIA, ADAN V …
