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Tennessee environmental department warns people to temporarily avoid all bodies of water affected by extreme flooding in East TNWATN Local Memphis2 days ago
Video shows courthouse shooting that took the life of Letcher County judgeFOX 562 days ago
Floods from Hurricane Helene leave Newport's oldest food pantry devastatedWBIR1 day ago
Newport mayor explains absence during flooding response in post on Facebookwvlt.tv12 hours ago
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Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
TDOT provides update on I-40 in Cocke Co., says traffic will be pushed to Westbound lanes
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — According to Mark Nagi, a spokesperson with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, crews are working to reopen I-40 in Cocke County. TDOT said traffic remains closed to Westbound travelers until Mile Marker 447 with Eastbound travellers unable to go further than Mile Marker 440. According to TDOT, crews will be working for the next two weeks to return traffic to I-40 in the form of one lane in each direction between the Tennessee and North Carolina state line and Mile Marker 447.
Proposed plan to move students out of Jefferson Elementary School would impact 3 other schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Parents, teachers and community members continue to voice concern about conditions at Jefferson Elementary School that WBIR first reported in August. Since then, a push at Jefferson County Board of Education meeting resulted in board members passing a resolution asking Director of Schools Tommy Arnold to complete a plan for how to move students out of the building.
Couple died trying to evacuate
BYBEE — A couple were killed in the flooding on Friday, Sept. 27. Mike and Jean Obrist died when the waters of the Nolichucky River flooded properties along Goodwater Road. Neighbors had said that the couple had tried to evacuate as the flood waters rose. The Obrists, who were married 54 years, were native New Yorkers who had lived in Alaska before moving to Cocke County in 1986. A neighbor,...
Supplies not being confiscated by TEMA, FEMA
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are not confiscating supplies according to Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis. Mathis posted on his Facebook page — and has said in one of his briefings — TEMA and FEMA are not confiscating supplies. He has indicated any reports to the contrary are false. A post made by TEMA said, “Thanks to the overwhelming support from the community,...
Floods from Hurricane Helene leaves Newport's oldest food pantry devastated
NEWPORT, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding to Newport, leaving the Bread Basket, Cocke County’s oldest running food pantry, completely inoperable. The nonprofit, which feeds over 1,000 families each month, now faces the daunting task of rebuilding without a permanent location. “We have nothing. We are ground...
Esway assigns state trooper escort to FEMA team
Cocke County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) Director Joe Esway posted on Facebook Saturday that the Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has arrived in Cocke County. "The DSAT will be departing the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) very soon to work with those citizens in the devastated areas," Esway said. "In order to combat public skepticism of false agents, I have assigned state trooper escort to the FEMA team. This is a security measure put in place to get our citizens the help they require and give you peace of mind. These are the ONLY FEMA PERSONNEL in Cocke County. If you are approached by anyone claiming to be an agent of FEMA and they are NOT under State Trooper escort, call 911 immediately and ask for a Deputy to be dispatched to your location."
Greene County family in limbo after losing home
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Patty Kell and her husband Jack built their three-story home in the Camp Creek community by hand, but on Sept. 27, the family was forced to leave the home behind with nothing but a green duffel bag in hand. “It’s more than just your home,” Patty Kell told News Channel 11. […]
Helene shuts down four Tennessee State Parks
Four Tennessee State Parks located in Northeast Tennessee are currently closed due to storm damage from Hurricane Helene. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond and David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Limestone are currently closed as park staff work to access the damage and plan for recovery. Visitors are asked to avoid entering park property...
Salvation Army launches FORTS shelter in the Tri-Cities to assist in flood relief efforts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — For the first time in Tennessee, The Salvation Army deployed its new FORTS (Fold-Out Rigid Temporary Shelter) unit in the Tri-Cities in response to Hurricane Helene. A release from the organization said the unit is serving as an Incident Command Post at the Salvation Army Thrift Store parking lot in […]
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