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Three Fire Departments Fight 18-Wheeler Blaze on I-24

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 06:35 a.m., the Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to I-24 Mile Marker 142 Westbound for a semi-truck fire. Upon arrival, we found the trailer on fire from the rear axle. Monteagle Fire and Rescue started suppressing the fire quickly. Firefighters made entry through the rear doors, locating hot spots and extinguishing them. Shortly thereafter, Jasper Highlands Fire…

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New "TBI Find" App will Help Locate Missing People

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the “TBI Find” app to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features: Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive. Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your loved ones that may be…

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Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists expected…

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I-24 Crash in Marion County

On Saturday morning, just after midnight, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash with entrapment on I-24 at mile marker 166. Upon arrival, emergency responders found one driver entrapped after allegedly being rear-ended by the other vehicle. Firemen quickly began using jaws of life and freed the victim.  The driver of the first car received multiple injuries, while the driver…

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Fire Bug Hits Again in Palmer

TBI NEWS ALERT: On Friday night, another fire occurred in the Grundy County town of Palmer. The town has had 10 unsolved arson fires in the last 10-12 months. The TBI is assisting the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and all investigations remain unsolved. They are asking for assistance from the public. If you have information about one of these fires, call the TN Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.…

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Injury Crash in Sequatchie County

At 5:45 AM Friday, the Dunlap Fire Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a multi-car accident on SR 28 near Frank Tate Road. A driver in one vehicle was pinned in the car with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters used jaws of life tools to remove the door so Puckett EMS could transport the driver. THP is investigating.

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Pikeville Home Total Loss After Fire

At 12:35 Thursday afternoon, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a mutual aid request from the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department regarding a structure fire on College Station Mountain Road. Nine Mile VFD, Bledsoe County Rescue, and the Bledsoe Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene. The home was a total loss, and there were no injuries; however, two pets died in the…

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Fatal Crash on South Pittsburg Mtn. Road

Leslie Eugene Nunley, Jr On Tuesday, at 5:50 PM, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident on South Pittsburg Mountain Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by 51-year-old Leslie E Nunley, Jr of South Pittsburg, was traveling north on the roadway when he collided with a 2015 Honda CRV that was traveling south. Unfortunately, Nunley…

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Area Road Construction Update

MARION COUNTY SR-156 bridge repair over Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will perform painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require a traffic shift leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream…

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Tennessee Senate Approves Enrollment Fee for Undocumented Students

A bill allowing Tennessee school districts to charge an enrollment fee for undocumented students has passed the Tennessee Senate. Those against the bill questioned how removing children from school benefits Tennesseans. Meanwhile, those supporting the measure said the decision should be left to local agencies, not the federal government, and there’s a price to pay for education. The bill passed…

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Local Rescue Squads Receive Grants

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) have announced that 95 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2025 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. In 2022, Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly approved funding for this program to purchase lifesaving equipment for Tennessee rescue squads. Grant…

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Report Card: TN gets 'C' for Infrastructure

By Danielle Smith: Tennessee gets a grade of “C” in a new Report Card about the condition of America’s infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers said the nation has a long way to go to upgrade outdated structures and systems. It gives the U.S. a “C” grade overall. Darren Olson, chair of the report card committee, said federal investments under the Biden administration have helped…

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Tennessee Aquarium Flexing its Mussels

Orangefoot Pimpleback. Monkeyface. Fuzzy Pigtoe. No, these aren’t insults hurled by children on the playground; they’re freshwater mussel species. Despite their playful monikers, these rock-like animals seriously improve water quality in rivers and streams. A new exhibit in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ridges to Rivers gallery showcases these often-underappreciated organisms and draws attention to…

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Two Tornados Confirmed Narrowly Missing Marion County

Photos provided by Grundy County EMA According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, an EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds impacted areas from Monteagle to Tracy City in Grundy County early Sunday morning. The tornado was on the ground for 7 miles and 350 yards wide. As previously reported, it damaged multiple structures and knocked down many trees and power poles. Thankfully, no serious…

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9 Fire Investigations are Unsolved Palmer; Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest(s)

Photos provided by the Dunlap Fire Department and citizen Cody Cookston The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking community support to solve recent fires in Palmer, TN. At least nine unsolved fires have occurred within a one-mile radius over the past 10 to 12 months, excluding some vehicle fires. The TBI has received no tips and is now offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an…

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Paving Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Three Counties

Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy, Marion, and Coffee Counties should know about upcoming roadway activities impacting traffic. On April 9, 2025, and Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform rolling roadblocks on I-24 East to perform pavement repairs from mile marker 118 to mile marker 135. Work will…

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April is Donate Life Month in Marion County

Marion County Mayor David Jackson has proclaimed April as Donate Life Month in Marion County. Donate Life Tennessee greatly appreciates the support of Mayor Jackson and the efforts of Marion County Clerk Joanie Spangler and her staff in promoting organ donor awareness and encouraging their community to register as donors. Take one minute to make a lifesaving decision. Register to be an organ,…