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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.
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,...
Here's how you can apply for assistance after Helene flooding
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Many East Tennesseans are still reeling from the damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The devastating floods have affected Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties. In response, President Joe Biden and Gov. Bill Lee issued a Major Disaster Declaration for those counties.
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...
Updated list of distribution centers
Per Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis, below is the updated list of satellite points of distribution (POD) for water and other supplies. The main distribution point continues to be at 613 West Broadway in Newport. First United Methodist Church of Newport 212 Washington Ave Newport, TN Memorial Baptist ...
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