Weather permitting, roadway repairs (paving) on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue near the Coops Creek Bridge in Dunlap will begin at 8:15 AM on Thursday, March 7. Traffic will be limited to one lane, and flaggers will be present. Paving is expected to be completed by 12:15 PM. Motorists who would prefer to avoid the …
It’s daylight-saving time again. Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March at 2 a.m. and ends on the first Sunday in November. This year, that’s March 10, when we set our clocks ahead one hour, through November 3, when we set them back one hour. In 2022, the Sunshine Protection Act was …
Each year, the first week in March is observed in Tennessee as Volunteer Firefighters Week to honor and recognize volunteer firefighters for their courageous and dedicated service. “Tennessee’s volunteer fire departments embody the Volunteer State’s spirit as they willingly put their lives on the line for their communities for little or no compensation or recognition …
On March 1, 2024, the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol held their School Bus Blitz event. Officers were placed on random Sequatchie County school buses during regular bus routes to observe driver violations while other officers followed, issuing citations. Several citations were issued during this event. TCA 55-8-151 states …
The Chattanooga Airport celebrated its grand opening of the most significant expansion in decades over the weekend. The airport’s terminal expansion adds two boarding gates, an additional passenger loading bridge, a larger security checkpoint, and more restrooms, including one for service animals, a new restaurant, a gift shop, and a business center with 10 gig …
The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies. “Incidence of rabies in horses is relatively low, but we’ve seen two cases in Tennessee in the last five months,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said. “This neurologic disease is fatal, so livestock owners should consult their veterinarian about …
Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s celebration will be at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn. The public is invited to the Arbor Day celebration and tree planting. The event will begin at 11:30 …
Tennessee started the new year with little movement in its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate. New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the statewide jobless number inched up only 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5%. December’s revised rate was 3.4%. In a year-to-year comparison, the statewide unemployment rate increased by …
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally says a bill prohibiting local governments from returning expelled lawmakers to the Legislature could fail a constitutional challenge. The House passed the measure sponsored by Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, on Monday in a party-line vote, however McNally says he has concerns about the constitutional questions the legislation presents. In an …
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would only allow certain flags to be displayed in classrooms and on school properties in the state. On Monday, the House passed HB 1605 after two amendments to the language were approved by a vote of 70-24, with one lawmaker not voting. It …
