As part of a new $1.9 billion Air Force Test Center enterprise contract, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex just off Exit 117 on I-24 will receive $523.9 million in technical and management advisory support. This contract will go through Sept. 30, 2031, reinforcing AEDC’s role in delivering world-class developmental test and evaluation capabilities for the …
Medical authorities have issued guidelines for addressing the hazardous heat conditions going on this week. Forecasts indicate temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, with heat indexes surpassing 100 during this period. Forecasters are predicting more of the same next week. Health professionals recommend maintaining adequate hydration, even in the absence of thirst, refraining from strenuous outdoor activities …
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen this past week. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices as of Monday have fallen in the tri-state area. As of Monday afternoon, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama gas prices have all dropped 11 cents …
In Sunday’s Tennessean an article highlighted Tennessee’s latest population estimates and included the above map showing population changes by county from 2024 to 2025. According to the report, Tennessee added 63,785 new residents last year, bringing the state’s population to approximately 7.3 million people. Middle Tennessee continues to lead much of that growth. The counties …
 FROST, BENJAMIN R Age: 41 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 08/08/2026 06:13 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: J WAY Release Date:  Charge Bond SENT.TO SERVE TIME ORDER OF SESSION 0  HUMPHRIES, CHARITY …
Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72% Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81% Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …
MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up. MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: …
 ADAMS, JACOB L Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 08/04/2026 09:19 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: SWAFFORD Release Date: 08/04/2026 09:34 AM  Charge Bond DUI 1000  BERRY, DAVID C Age: 62 Class: NON …
Tennessee’s tourism economy has grown 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate of 22%, culminating in a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced this feat alongside Gov. Bill Lee and tourism leaders today at the Appalachian Clubhouse in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …
Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …
