The National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg has announced its entertainment schedule for its 2025 event. The festival will be held on April 26 and 27.
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Helpful Reminder from Pikeville Police
Here is a friendly reminder from the Pikeville Police Department to always protect your ride! Unfortunately, vehicle theft is on the rise, so here are some tips to help keep your car safe: Park in well-lit areas  Lock your vehicle’s doors and close and lock all windows Put away your valuables Never leave your keys …
Extremely Cold Weather On Its Way
A dangerous blast of Arctic air looks likely by early next week. A strong Arctic cold front will arrive overnight Saturday into early Sunday. Rain is expected ahead of the front, but bitter-cold Arctic air will move in behind it. The Arctic air will be the coldest weather of the season so far. Temperatures next …
Rent Prices on the Rise in the Valley
While the U.S. economy looks strong in many ways—with low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market—many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs. The inflation rate has come down from its peak in mid-2022, but the effects of several years of record price increases still linger, leaving households struggling to make ends …
TDOT and Local Highway Departments Work Many Hours During Winter Storm
TDOT crews drove over 400,000 miles, helping clean up roads during Winter Storm Cora. Crews also provided more than 39,000 tons of salt and 1.4+ million gallons of brine spread in Tennessee. TDOT’s HELP trucks also assisted with hundreds of incidents. This does not include the hundreds of miles that our local highway departments have worked …
Nearly 650 Crashes Worked by THP During Winter Storm
Workers have been clearing roadways, shoveling parking lots, and cleaning up sidewalks throughout Tennessee after Friday’s winter storm. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, troopers handled 648 crashes amid the snowstorm, including 127 involving injuries. THP said its troopers also assisted 874 stranded drivers while dispatchers handled 1,708 calls. The highest snow total in our …
Check Your Home for Radon
January is National Radon Action Month, and Radon Awareness Week is from January 27 to 31. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into homes and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The good news? Testing your home is simple and can save lives. Take action to protect …
State of Emergencies for Tennessee and Alabama
A State of Emergency has been issued for Tennessee and Alabama due to the winter storm. With snow, sleet, freezing rain, and freezing temperatures, if you are in an impacted area and do not have to be on the road, try to avoid it. There are warming centers statewide for Tennesseans who may need a …
TDOT Ready for Winter Weather in Southeast Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
College Costs Still Major Hurdle for Tennessee Students
A new report from The Sycamore Institute reveals the persistent challenge of college affordability in Tennessee. Despite state and federal aid programs, many students still struggle to cover the costs of higher education. Brian Straessle, executive director of the institute, said maintaining scholarships is a challenge for some students because of academic, service or renewal requirements. He …
