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Sinkhole opens on Poor Valley road – Contributed Reports
Contributed Reports and Photos from The Tennessee Local RUTLEDGE – Motorists traveling in the Poor Valley community are urged to use caution after a sinkhole… Login to continue reading Login…

Storm leaves nearly 2,000 without power across AEC service area
RUTLEDGE – Appalachian Electric Cooperative reported Tuesday that 1,989 members were without power at 11:20 a.m, across its service area following storms that moved through… Login to continue reading Login…

Rutledge Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves policy changes, water project and liquor referendum
RUTLEDGE – The Rutledge Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved personnel policy changes, awarded a contract for an emergency water source connection project and voted… Login to continue reading Login…

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Grainger County
RUTLEDGE -The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Grainger County until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday as a strong storm moved southeast through… Login to continue reading Login…

Robert Bakalekos – Grainger County Veteran of the Month
RUTLEDGE – Robert Bakalekos has been named the Grainger County Veteran of the Month in recognition of his military service, patriotism and unwavering commitment to… Login to continue reading Login…

State senator Jessie Seal urges governor to declare emergency for Grainger County after flooding
RUTLEDGE – State Sen. Jessie Seal is urging Gov. Bill Lee to declare a state of emergency for Grainger County following the devastating flash flooding… Login to continue reading Login…

Local state of emergency declared following devastating Grainger County floods
RUTLEDGE – State Rep. Rick Eldridge joined County Mayor Mike Byrd and the mayors of Rutledge, Blaine and Bean Station in petitioning the State of… Login to continue reading Login…

Flood damage from Wednesday storms forces bridge closures in Rutledge
RUTLEDGE – The flooding that swept through Grainger County on Wednesday, July 22 continues to leave a lasting impact on local infrastructure as two bridges… Login to continue reading Login…

A message of thanks from Mayor Mike Byrd
Letter to the Editor, This month, we concluded our historic 250th-year celebrations with two truly spectacular events: our 2nd annual Independence Day Parade and our… Login to continue reading Login…

Flooding prompts evacuations, road closures in Grainger County
RUTLEDGE – Heavy rainfall caused flooding across Grainger County on Wednesday, prompting evacuations, road closures and warnings from local emergency officials. Grainger County Sheriff James… Login to continue reading Login…
