OVER 110 CRASHES IN EAST TENNESSEE OVERNIGHT
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said they saw over 110 crashes since last night due to the winter storm creating extremely hazardous driving conditions. According to TDOT's Mark Nagi, dr ...
PHILLIPS AND JORDAN TO TAKE ON HURRICANE RIVER CLEANUP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The State of Tennessee has awarded a contract to Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the primary vendor to remove eligible debris from the state’s waterways following the severe impacts ...
TEMA DECLARES LEVEL 4 STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has issued a State of Emergency as they prepare for a winter storm. Tennessee is currently under a State of Emergency due to the effects of Helene. ...
TDOT SAYS THEY’RE READY TO CLEAR ROADWAYS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the re ...
AAA URGES DRIVERS TO BE PREPARED FOR HARSH WINTER CONDITIONS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 8, 2025) – AAA is reminding drivers to be prepared and weather aware as winter storm watches have been issued for many parts of the state. “We’re urging drivers to follow ...
KNOXVILLE PD REPORTS 52 TRAFFIC FATALITIES IN 2024
A report from the Knoxville Police Department: Fifty-two people died in traffic crashes in Knoxville in 2024, a 14-percent increase from 2023, when 45 people were killed in crashes. “2024 was a di ...
ALL POST OFFICES CLOSED TODAY
All U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed today, Jan. 9, to honor Jimmy Carter. The closure is part of an observance following the passing of the 39th president, who died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS JAN 8
The Following schools will be closed January 8 Clay, Cumberland, Overton Fentress Co will be on a two hour delay January 8
KNOXVILLE DOG ELECTROCUTED THROUGH PARKING LOT PUDDLE
A dog was electrocuted by an electric terminal in a Walmart parking lot yesterday, according to a statement by the Knoxville Police Department. Officers responded to the area around 10:30 a.m. after ...
BLOUNT SCHOOLS DIRECTOR SUDDENLY RESIGNS
Blount County School director David Murrell resigned suddenly yesterday, ending 18 years of service as director and 14 additional years as assistant director. The Blount school board will discuss h ...
WARMING CENTER LOCATIONS
Several warming centers have opened their doors for people who are in need. Cumberland Co. Crossville The Bread of Life Mission on 4th St is open to anyone seeking shelter when it drops below 32 d ...
Mary Madonna Mitter, 87
Mary Madonna Mitter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on Ma ...
