The Marion County sheriff’s office has announced a road closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that starting Thursday July 9th that State Route 27 / R A Griffith Highway in Jasper will be closed for through traffic between Stoker Road and the East Valley Road intersection for a culvert replacement. TDOT expects …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
The Tennessee Aquarium has recently welcomed several new arrivals with significant conservation value. Since mid-May, seven baby turtles from five distinct species have hatched behind the scenes, including multiple individuals classified as endangered or critically endangered in their natural habitats. The latest hatchlings comprise three critically endangered Four-eyed Turtles, one endangered Beal’s Four-eyed Turtle, one …
A part-time conductor at Chattanooga’s Incline Railway was terminated following the circulation of a video on social media capturing remarks made to passengers on July 4th. The widely shared TikTok video depicts the conductor addressing guests prior to departure. The conductor stated: “Happy Independence to the rest of you. Welcome to the greatest country on …
Tennessee homeowners have one of the lowest typical property tax bills in the U. S., with the state ranking seventh in a fresh 50-state affordability analysis. The typical annual real estate tax bill for an owner-occupied home in Tennessee is $1,488, well under the national median of $3,211 in the latest 2024 one-year Census data. …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is asking Tennesseans for their vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest. This year’s photo features a new Chevy Tahoe. To cast your vote for THP, visit bit.ly/VoteTHP26. Once on the AAST voting site, scroll down the page to select Tennessee. Voting for …
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts most travelers will drive to …
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again taking part in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round campaign that focuses on boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement. ODW increases attention and enforcement efforts each year during the July 4th holiday, which this year falls on July 3-5 (Friday through Sunday). Boaters can expect …
