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USPS moving Knox processing facility functions to Nashville
U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy announced that the Knoxville Processing Facility functions will be moved to Nashville, but that the facility will remain and be modernized. The decision adjusted an Oct. 25 review proposal to shift the Knoxville services to Louisville, Kentucky. The final Mail Processing Facility Review released this week states that “The Knoxville facility is not closing and will remain open and be modernized as a Local Processing Center.” ...
Townsend brush fire 95% contained
A brush fire that erupted in Townsend Monday afternoon has been 95% contained, said Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Don Stallions. Blount County Fire Protection District, Alcoa Fire Department, Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Tennessee Division of Forestry worked together Monday to contain the fire and prevent it from damaging nearby structures. The fire, which rekindled around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, caused minor structure damage to one residence...
Tenn. orders restriction on movement of dairy cattle
In response to the USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in four states, the Tennessee Veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction on dairy cattle coming to Tennessee from the affected premises. As of April 1, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, and New Mexico had confirmed cases of HPAI in dairy cattle and results for a presumptive positive test for a herd in Idaho are pending at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). NVSL confirmed that the strain is H5N1, which has been circulating in wild birds for the last several years and appears to have been introduced to these herds by wild birds. Although there have been no detections of HPAI in cattle in Tennessee, producers are reminded to practice strong biosecurity. Cattle owners should minimize animal movements and isolate sick cattle. New animals should be quarantined for a minimum of two weeks before introducing them to an established herd.
Grand jury indicts DeHart charged with Deputy Greg McCowan's death
A Blount County Grand Jury has indicted the man charged with the death of Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan. Although details about the indictment and the charges within were not available by press time Monday, Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 42, is scheduled to appear in Blount County Circuit Court at 9 a.m. Friday, April 5. Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond said the grand jury handed down the indictment Monday, but that he could not comment on its details until the indictment is served...
Tenn. National Guard unveils Women’s History Wall
Current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard, whom are featured on the new Women’s History Wall, pose in front of the memorial following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters. The wall features 23 women who were the first in their respective positions, such as first female Blackhawk pilot, and first female general officer, of the Tennessee National Guard.
South Old Glory Road, Big Springs Road closing April 2
The Blount County Highway Department will close part of Big Springs Road and South Old Glory Road on Tuesday, April 2, to work on replacing cross drains. In a release highway department staff said that Big Springs Road will close from the intersection with William Blount Drive to its intersection with South Old Glory Road. South Old Glory will be shut to traffic from Big Springs to the Maryville city limits past Mary Blount Elementary School. Motorists seeking access to William Blount Drive are encouraged to use Merganser Lane, South Odell Road and County Farm Road as alternate routes.
Patriots Legacies: Joseph Johnston soldier and successful plantation owner
Joseph Johnston was born on Feb. 28, 1745, in Dublin, Ireland. In 1767, at the age of 21, he immigrated to the American colonies, where he settled with his brothers in Virginia about 1770. In 1774, he appears on Virginia’s Colonial Military Soldiers list as being stationed at Fort Fincastle during Lord Dunmore’s War. Lord Dunmore’s War was a conflict in 1774 between British colonial Virginia and the Native American tribes of the Shawnee and Mingo. ...
Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell declares March 2024 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell issued a proclamation to declare March 2024 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation states that colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in Tennessee and second deadliest in the United States. Approximately 3,460 people are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Tennessee and approximately 1,220 Tennesseans will die from the disease by the end of 2024, it read. The proclamation...
Maryville will start repaving around John Sevier on Monday
Contractors for the city of Maryville will be repaving several streets in the John Sevier area starting Monday, April 1. Repaving will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The entire project is expected to last two weeks depending on weather. Residents and businesses in the area should not park on the street during the paving period. Streets to be repaved include Sequoyah Ave., Westfield Dr., Eckles Dr., Lenore Ln., Withers Dr., and Clyde Cir. Flagged traffic will be in place and no detours are expected. For more information call Engineering and Public Works at 273-3500.
Officers treated to mobile massage event
Law enforcement officers were treated to a mobile massage therapy event held Thursday, March 28 at the Blount County Justice Center. Alums of Blount Leadership’s Class of 2010 organized the event. Kelly Forster, Leadership Blount class of 2010, said after the recent tragedy of the shooting death of Officer McCowan, their class started to talk about ways they could give back to law enforcement officers in the community. ...
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