At approximately 6 PM on Sunday, Cagle Fire Department was dispatched to Route 399 near the Savage Gulf area, west of Fredonia Road, for a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident with possible injuries, including a possible rollover. When Cagle Engine 1 arrived on scene firemen found a two-vehicle accident with no entrapment. One patient was transported …
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Sequatchie County Middle School Teacher Steps into the Ring To Raise Money
On Friday March 13 at Sequatchie County Middle School, Coach Grady Wilson will be stepping into a professional wrestling ring against one of Tennessee’s most prominent wrestling families – and it’s to raise money for the school. Grady Wilson has done a lot of things over the last 15 years as a teacher but next …
Chattanooga Metro Area Rent Below National Average
As overall inflation cools, rent continues to be the biggest factor keeping household costs elevated nationwide. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down which U.S. cities and states now have the highest median rents, using the latest HUD and Census data across more than 380 metros and all 50 states. Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, …
Some Generic Drug Consumers Eligible for Lawsuit Settlement Money
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch Health over alleged price-fixing of generic drugs. Consumers who bought generics from these companies between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, may qualify for compensation. To see if you’re eligible, you can call 1-866-290-0182, send an email, or go here.
Travel Instruction for the I-75/I-24 Interchange for Friday-Monday
TDOT contract crews will temporarily close lanes on I-75 near mile marker 3 for paving work, part of Phase 2 to improve the I-75/I-24 interchange. Lane closure schedule: Friday, Feb. 6, 9:00 p.m.: One lane closed each direction. Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:00 a.m.: I-75 North reopens; one lane remains closed southbound. Saturday, Feb. 7, 9:00 …
Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
TDOT Preparing for Pothole Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …
Alert! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Searching for Shooting Suspect
Authorities in Grundy County are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck believed to be associated with a recent shooting incident. Investigators report that they are seeking a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a male suspect, which was last seen in the Palmer area. The individual is suspected of involvement in a …
Unemployment Rates Drop in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 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%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …



