SpaceX launch responsible for jellyfish cloud
That strange glowing cloud seen low in the eastern sky around 6:40 yesterday morning was from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch out of Cape Canaveral. The early-dawn exhaust plume creates a jellyfish-like appearance. The Dragon spacecraft is carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and research to the International Space Station, with docking scheduled for […]
Read MoreLane closures on 11-E for turn lane install
Motorists should expect lane closures beginning today on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Crews are extending left-turn lanes at Rufe Taylor Road to handle heavier traffic. One lane in each direction will be closed between Crockett Crossing and Harlan Street during weekday work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read MoreMore Greene County offices moving next week
Multiple Greene County offices are moving into the new Administration Center next week. The mayor’s office, accounting, county attorney, human resources, insurance, payroll and purchasing offices will close October 22 and 23 for the move, then reopen October 26. The County Commission’s October 19 meeting has also been canceled, with the next meeting set for […]
Read MoreEast Tenn avoids major impacts from Isaias
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought tropical wind and rain impacts to East Tennessee over the weekend. After making landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, Isaias rapidly weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland through Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley. Some flooding and landslides were reported in western North […]
Read MoreGreeneville Energy Authority making progress on fiber install
Greeneville Energy Authority says construction is moving forward on its GEA Connect fiber network. Fiber cable is arriving, construction bids are open, and plans include seven new headend buildings to support the system. GEA says it intends to make fiber internet available throughout its Greene County electric service territory within 3 years, with a goal […]
Read MoreGreeneville Parks and Rec extends basketball registration deadline to Oct 18
Greeneville Parks and Recreation has extended youth basketball registration through Sunday, October 18. The program is open to players age 5 and older. Registration costs 10 dollars for city residents and 20 dollars for non-city residents.
Read MoreLibrary roof repairs underway
Roof repairs are underway at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library. Officials are asking visitors to use caution around the building while the work continues. Any short-term closures that become necessary will be announced by the library.
Read MoreAnother tractor trailer crash at Tusculum Pike intersection
A tractor-trailer overturned Friday at East Andrew Johnson Highway and the Tusculum Bypass, the second similar crash there since August. The driver wasn’t hurt.
Read MoreCrista Pike remains alive
Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator 4 days after her failed execution, her attorney says. Governor Bill Lee says Tennessee’s prison chief will resign later this month, with a former federal prosecutor leading an independent investigation.
Read MoreLast day to register to vote in mid terms
Today is the final day you can register to vote in Tennessee in the November midterm election. Early voting starts one week from this Wednesday. Absentee ballot requests, which require meeting one of 14 valid excuses, must be submitted by October 24th.
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