In a recently identified text scam, members are instructed to reply to a fraudulent text message and dial *72 before a 10-digit phone number. Ascend Federal Credit Union members believe they are requesting a call back with an Ascend representative but are inadvertently setting up call forwarding with the scammers. An example of the message …
Tennessee’s extreme winter weather event over the last week has left 34 dead across the state, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s latest update.
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham praised county departments for their work last week in addressing an unprecedented winter weather event. “When you have half a foot of snow, combined with temperatures in the teens and single digits, it creates problems,” said Graham. “Our emergency services don’t have the option of shutting down and staying home. …
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The Department of Revenue and the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) are working together to provide financial relief for parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities. Starting this month, there’s no state fee for parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities to obtain a disabled person plate. The Tennessee General Assembly approved the fee waiver …
On Monday around 1:05 a.m., two occupants of a residence in the 3300 block of Roberts Ridge Road were injured in a fully involved structure fire. According to the North Coffee Volunteer Fire Department, freezing temperatures and icy road conditions made putting out the fire difficult. Ten other local agencies assisted them.
As a reminder to drivers, when traveling on I-24 in Coffee County, be aware that road construction activities impacting traffic continue. As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24, Exit 105, the Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will shift interstate traffic nightly (from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am local time) through Wednesday evening. …
Some Shelbyville residents have been warned to boil their water before using it. The Shelbyville water system has experienced a significant loss of water pressure in the Flat Creek area due to a lack of water supply at the Lake Elaine Road booster station. The Shelbyville water system is asking customers on the following roads …
