Author: jock

GSMNP Back In Full Operation

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is back in full operation, despite the federal government shutdown. In anticipation of the federal government shutdown, Cocke County, Sevier County, Blount County along with the cities of...

I-40 Closed In Gorge Due To Accident

Interstate 40 was closed in both directions in Haywood County near the Tennessee state line Friday evening (10/3) due to a collision that began just before 7 p.m. The accident happened near MM 3...

Crews Clear Debris; Reopen Gatlinburg Bypass

Good news for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National park. The Gatlinburg Bypass is now back open following a significant landslide that temporarily closed the roadway over the weekend. The landslide happened just...

TBI Introduces New Specialized K-9

On Tuesday, The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced their new tool to help fight crime. His name is Marvel, a 17-month-old black Labrador Retriever. Marvel is an electronic storage detection K-9, with an especially...

IRS Changes How Refunds Are Issued

The Internal Revenue Service is making a change in the way you receive your tax refund. Beginning today, (9/30), the IRS will no longer issue paper checks for refunds. The IRS says that they...