Author: jock

GSMNP Closing Two Trails Due To Bears

Due to a recent rash of bear sightings, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is temporarily closing two trails in the park. Closing are the Gatlinburg Trail between Gatlinburg and Sugarlands Visitor Center, and...

Covid Remains Reason To Vote By Mail

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office says that Covid-19 susceptibility will remain as an eligibility to get a mail-in ballot for the November 8th election. That eligibility was started in 2020 during the Covid-19...

State Issues Burn Ban

Tennessee has issued a statewide burn ban due to the continuing dry conditions. On October 15th, the state began requiring a burn permit to be able to burn any leaves or debris on your...

Traffic Stop Leads To Two Arrests

A traffic stop Sunday night resulted in the arrest of two people with outstanding warrants. A vehicle driven by 23 year old Christian Haynes was pulled over for expired tags. Haynes was wanted on...