In just a few days, it’ll be 2025, which means new laws will take effect. One of these laws, the ‘Protecting Children from Social Media Act,’ restricts what underage users can access and gives parents more control over their children’s accounts. Tennessee is one of a few states implementing new laws aimed at improving children’s …
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Santa Train Huge Success in Marion County
After a busy two days, the Marion County Santa Train was deemed a great success. Santa saw many happy, smiling faces. So many people helped make this day possible. The generosity of our communities was overwhelming. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Toys for Tots, and The Forgotten Child’s Fund for organizing so children …
2024 Tennessee Interstate Message Sign Winner Announced
The votes are in! Tennesseans have selected the winning message of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 2024 Make Travel Bright safety sign contest. After receiving more than 1,000 submissions, TDOT announced the top 10 finalists last week and asked the public for help choosing a winner. Entries that made the list included: All I …
Tennessee Ranks 4th in Home Fire Deaths
A group of Florida-based injury lawyers analyzed data from the U.S. Fire Administration to determine which states had the highest number of deaths and injuries per 1,000 residential fires. Alaska came in at No. 1 because it saw 25.5 deaths and 64.4 injuries. North Dakota was ranked second, followed by Wyoming at No. 3. Based …
Important Reminder from Whitwell Police
The Whitwell Police Department reminds everyone that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 in America. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office strives to reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes by educating parents, caregivers, and community members about using car seats, boosters, and seat belts properly. Find a …
Unemployment Rate Rises in Tennessee
Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, well below the national rate despite an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point over October’s rate. Tennessee’s unemployment rate was also 3.5% …
Marion County Fireman and Family Lose Everything in Weekend Blaze
A Marion County firefighter’s home was destroyed by fire over the weekend, and now the family needs help. Fireman Garrett Gass with West Valley Fire, his two sons, a 1-year-old and 2-year-old, and the fireman’s mom lost everything. Between rebuilding their lives and caring for the boys, they will need our community’s help now more …
Tennessee American Water Celebrates 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. Tennessee American Water serves a portion of our radio listening area and is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has …
Millions and Millions to Travel for the Holidays
According to AAA, millions of people are expected to travel during the year-end holiday period, including a near-record number of Tennesseans and a record-high number of Americans. From Saturday, Dec. 21 to New Year’s Day, officials predict 2.77 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home, over 62,000 more than last year. However, …



