SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS TUESDAY JAN 14 (UPDATED 6:28 AM)
Closings for January 14: Bledsoe Clay Cumberland DeKalb Fentress McMinn Meigs Monroe Morgan Overton Putnam Rhea Roane Van Buren Warren Opening wit ...
HAMILTON COUNTY MAN ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING AT FAMILY ON FRIDAY
Hamilton County man was arrested over the weekend for firing shots at a family sledding near the area of Stoney River Drive near Chattanooga. The family of six were out enjoying their day, playing ...
THP CHASE ENDS WITH AN I-40 CRASH IN KNOX COUNTY
From TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security spokesman Special Agent Jason Pack: Earlier today, a pursuit involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Knox County ended when the suspect crashed ...
JACKSON COUNTY MAYOR RANDY HEADY PASSES AWAY
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady, who had served in his seat since April of 2018, passed away over the weekend after a battle with cancer. Elected officials mourn his passing, such as Governor Bill ...
THP PROVIDED HELP TO MORE THAN 850 MOTORISTS OVER THE WEEKEND
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) worked overtime during this past weekend’s statewide snowstorm, responding to an extraordinary volume of incidents caused by dangerous road condit ...
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 ...
