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The New 729 Area Code is Coming to the Tennessee 423 Area Code Region

To ensure new telephone numbers are available, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission has approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the geographic region served by the 423 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.  What is an area code overlay? An overlay is the addition of another area …

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Solar Eclipse has Come and Gone; Next Up 2044

The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the next event will not occur …

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Solar Eclipse takes place Monday Afternoon

The solar eclipse will take place Monday afternoon. In our area, you won’t be able to see a total eclipse; instead, you will see a partial eclipse. We will have around 89% partial coverage here in the Sequatchie Valley. It will begin around 12:45 pm CT, peak at 2:03 pm, and end at approximately 3:20 …

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Public School Students Could be Required to Watch Fetal Development Video

Tennessee could soon become the latest state to require public school students to watch a three-minute AI-generated video on fetal development created by an anti-abortion group. The state Senate passed the legislation, commonly known as the “Baby Olivia Act,” in a 21-6 vote Thursday, and the House passed the bill with a 67-23 vote in March. The …

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Wanted Man has been Arrested

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest of a wanted man. Gage Reeves was wanted for questioning about several thefts and burglaries. He also had active felony warrants for Theft and Violation of Probation. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office thanks the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office …

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Fatal Dirt Bike Crash at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials say a man was found dead on Tuesday at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area. TWRA officers responded to the call around 2:00 p.m. CDT Tuesday. The TWRA says a motorcyclist riding a dirt bike on Prentice Cooper WMA came across the accident off Sulphur Branch Road. The TWRA says …

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Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run on I-24

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance. A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Interstate 24 in Marion County. According to the preliminary investigation, a female who apparently was walking was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, March 30, possibly between 3:45 AM and 4:30 AM. The incident occurred on I-24 eastbound around mile marker …

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VW Union Vote April 17-19

Workers at Volkswagen’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will vote this month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union. The National Labor Relations Board said the election will take place from April 17 to 19 at the Chattanooga plant. In two previous elections, the union has come close to representing …

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June Jam is June 1 in Fort Payne, Alabama

ALABAMA’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry will be joined by special guest performers Old Dominion (six-time reigning ACM and CMA “Group of The Year”), GRAMMY Award-winning Shenandoah, Lee Greenwood (“God Bless The U.S.A.”), Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery, Mark Wills, Exile, John Berry, Taylor Hicks, The Malpass Brothers and The Castellows June Jam begins at …

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Boy Scouts of America Partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is once again expanding its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to …

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