September 26, 2026
Fire/Rescue
Yacht catches fire off Chattanooga boat dock
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A privately owned yacht docked near Scottie’s on the River Restaurant in nearby Chattanooga was engulfed in flames last Wednesday afternoon.… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg city board to donate surplus fire truck to Orme
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) agreed to donate a surplus fire truck to the City of Orme and… Login to continue reading Login…
Firefighters extinguish tractor-trailer fire on I-24
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Firefighters from both the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) and Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) recently responded to a tractor-trailer fire… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County VFDs and rescue squads receive over $798k in grants
KYLE MURPHY Contributor The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, honored several local volunteer fire departments and… Login to continue reading Login…
Foster Falls Fire Department Hosts Community Open House
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 18, 2026, the Foster Falls Fire Department welcomed members of the community to its annual open house, giving residents an… Login to continue reading Login…
Police personnel recognized by Whitwell officials
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Adam Rose and Ryan Stevenson of the Whitwell Police Department were recognized and awarded for their life-saving efforts in the community… Login to continue reading Login…
Kimball BoMA ratifies TACN contract
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its July meeting, the Kimball Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) unanimously agreed to the ratification of a contract regarding… Login to continue reading Login…
County police receive CPR Lazarus Awards
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The celebrations continued at the Marion County Commission’s meeting as various police officers from across the county were also awarded CPR… Login to continue reading Login…
HVFD responds to medical emergency at Hales Bar Marina
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer First responders from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) recently responded to a medical call during the nighttime hours of Friday, May… Login to continue reading Login…
HVFD responds to medical emergency at Hales Bar Marina
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer First responders from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) recently responded to a medical call during the nighttime hours of Friday, May… Login to continue reading Login…