Additional Flood Benefits May Be On The Table
Tennessee residents and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for additional SBA disaster loan funds to improve their properties. Those approved for a disaster loan have two years to request a loan increase of up to 20% of their verified damages for mitigation measures. The improvements could include enhancing drainage, installing sump […]
Read MoreNo Holiday Construction On Tennessee Highways
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all highway construction during the holiday travel period to ease congestion. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on December 23 and lasting through January 1, no lane closures will occur on interstates and state routes. TDOT officials expect around 2.7 million Tennesseans to travel, with most driving.
Read MoreMore Funding For Flood Repairs
The Greene County Commission has officially accepted $17.6 million in HEAL Program funds to assist with flood damage repairs. The funds, provided by TEMA, are a 10-year, zero-interest loan. An amendment approved by commissioners earmarks any excess funds for local bridge and road repairs, with an additional $8.2 million allocated for this purpose.
Read MoreGreene County Students Graduate From Walters State
Fifty-one Greene County students graduated from Walters State Community College in the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. The graduates, who earned degrees and certificates in various fields, were celebrated during two ceremonies on December 12 at the Morristown campus. Among the graduates were students from Afton, Chuckey, Greeneville, Midway, Mohawk, and Mosheim.
Read MoreBiden Selling Border Wall For $5 Per Section
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WILL AUCTION OFF MATERIALS MEANT FOR THE BORDER WALL IN ARIZONA… DESPITE THE FACT THAT PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP ASKED PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO STOP SELLING THEM. SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM SAYS IT’S SIMPLY A WAY FOR BIDEN TO UNDERMINE THE SUCCESS OF THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION… THE WHITE HOUSE CLAIMS IT […]
Read MoreFuneral Services Scheduled For Former Tusculum Mayor & Greene County Commissioner Robert Bird
Funeral services have been scheduled for Robert Bird, former Tusculum Mayor and Greene County Commissioner, who passed away at the age of 95 on December 12. Bird, a U.S. Army veteran and retired FBI agent, served in multiple roles including Commissioner of the Kentucky Police Training Academy. The funeral will take place this Thursday at […]
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Proves Deadly On Gap Creek Road
A motorcycle crash on Gap Creek Road Friday evening left a man dead. 43-year-old Christopher Sible was traveling south when his bike crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a minivan. The accident occurred just after 6:30 PM, about two miles from the Rogersville Road intersection. The driver of the van, Rita Spears, was […]
Read MoreFlames Destroy Baileyton House
A mobile home near Baileyton was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The United and Newmansville Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the scene on Miller’s Chapel Road just after 3:30 PM. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, and the fire was brought under control by 4:00 PM. EMS and the Greeneville Energy […]
Read MoreGreene County Fema Center Closing Saturday At 5pm
The Greene County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 5PM on Saturday. The center, located at 204 North Cutler Street, has been assisting residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. Those needing assistance can still apply online or visit other nearby centers. The deadline for FEMA disaster assistance applications is fast approaching… it’s January 7th.
Read MoreGreene Sheriff Needs Your Help
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is calling on the community to help them win a Talino Workstation, a forensic tool for phone and device analysis. The department is the only Tennessee agency in the competition, and voting is open for just five more days. Sheriff Wesley Holt is asking everyone to vote and support the […]
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