This holiday season, we invite you to stop by one of the Sequachee Valley Electric district offices and pick an angel off their tree. Each angel represents a local child in need, complete with their clothing size and wish list. The SVEC Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion County offices still have angels available. Additionally, Bledsoe and …
During this holiday, Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has a report of a missing female. Family and friends of 34-year-old Erica Williams have not been able to contact her. She was last seen on Saturday, November 23, 2024, off Ladd’s Switch Rd, heading into the woods with her dog. If you have seen Erica or have any information …
On Saturday, 11-23-2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident with entrapment on Hwy 111 across from the Cagle Trading Post. A vehicle had left the roadway, sideswiped a tree, and came to rest in thick underbrush. Firefighters extricated the passenger using Hurst eDRAULIC tools. Puckett EMS transported both occupants with non-life-threatening …
In Class 2A, Marion County — which will look to reach the state championship game for a 10th time — jumped out to a 14-0 lead over visiting Westmoreland, then held off the Eagles’ second-half rally to win 14-7 in Jasper. The Warriors limited Westmoreland, which had rushed for more than 3,000 yards this season, …
During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly …
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General urges consumers to be aware of scam websites posing as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships. Even though scammers answer the phones, send videos, and even fake business licenses, consumers will be swindled out of their money if they fall for these scams. Leo’s Luxury Motors claimed to …
As we enter the holiday season, you may have noticed that City of Dunlap employees have been busy decorating Harris Park with festive displays. They kindly request your cooperation in preserving these decorations, which reflect the community’s diligence and civic pride. The City of Dunlap maintains a strict policy against vandalism of city property and …
With the holiday season about to begin, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is sharing tips for optimal travel. Following these tips will ensure safe travel, dispatchers say: Always know your location. Check your tire pressure. Keep your phone charged. Allow extra time to get to your destination. Don’t let your fuel level get too low.
In honor of National Crash Responders Safety Week, Tennessee leaders remind motorists about the ‘Move Over Law.’ Please stay alert for law enforcement and first responders working crashes in and along the roadway. Please slow down and move over. State employees’ safety depends on you.113 Tennessee Highway Patrol and TDOT employees have been killed in …
