With these scorching temperatures, your car can turn into an oven! Did you know that the temperature inside your car can reach up to 125 degrees in just minutes? A vehicle can reach a dangerous temperature in as little as 10 minutes. An average of 38 children die from heatstroke in hot cars each year. …
Parents in Tennessee are upset after state-funded scholarships for their children were revoked due to an administrative mistake. The Education Freedom Act, signed by Governor Bill Lee, offers nearly $7,300 for private school tuition and drew 33,000 applicants within hours of launching. A TDOEÂ spokesman said via email, Due to an inadvertent error, 166 Education Freedom …
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday runs from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27. During this event, families can buy school-related items—like clothing, classroom supplies, laptops, and tablets—tax-free, as long as each item meets set price limits. Clothing and school supplies must be under $100 per item; technology items, including tablets, are capped at $1,500. Some …
Visitors are invited to have a ball this summer with a full roster of exciting baseball events happening across the state. Tennessee is home to four Minor League teams embracing the All-American pastime on a grand slam scale. Whether hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream dreams draw you to the diamond or the crack of …
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was the same as its April and May rates. In June 2024, the rate was 3.3%. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1% in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month. A year ago, the U.S. rate also was 4.1%. Over the past year, …
On Saturday, the Dunlap Fire participated in a “Mayday Drill” with Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. The drill prepares crews for real-world emergencies in the field. The drill was successful. Working alongside the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and LIFE FORCE Air Medical, …
The Pikeville Police Department has been informed of counterfeit money circulating in the area. Citizens and merchants are asked to please be aware of fake money passing through Pikeville and possibly other areas. Merchants are encouraged to always mark their bills (all denominations) and report any suspicious money to the Pikeville Police Department or your …
July has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just look …
Sequatchie County’s ‘Fairest of the Fair’ pageant is coming up on Saturday, August 9th with morning pageants at 10:00 AM and evening pageants at 6:00 PM. The annual event, which kicks-off the Sequatchie County Fair each year, will feature winners in multiple categories. The ‘Fairest of the Fair’ main pageant is for those age 16-20 …
Savings are ahead just in time for back-to-school or for anyone who wants to enjoy some savings as Tennessee’s sales tax holiday is returning with big breaks on back-to-school essentials and tech items. Starting at 12:01 AM on Friday, July 25, 2025 through 11:59 PM on Sunday July 27, clothes and school supplies priced at …
