Victims identified in deadly Highway 62 crash

The names of the two people killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehichle accident in Morgan County on Highway 62 between Coalfield and Oliver Springs have been released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). According to a THP report, 53-year-old Pamela Bane, and 37-year-old Danielle Melton died in the accident. The report states Melton was traveling […]

Two dead following Highway 62 crash

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died this morning in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 62 in Morgan County between Coalfield and Oliver Springs. The names of the victims have yet to be released and no further information will be released until THP has finished its investigation.

Gas prices fall to end June

After a knee-jerk reaction to tensions in the Middle East, gas prices fell an average of 7 cents across Tennessee to bring the Tennessee Gas Price average to $2.78. The average is 7 cents higher than on June 1, but well below the year-to-date high set in the spring of $2.80.  “AAA expects a record 1.5 million Tennesseans […]

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Traffic delays expected near Bull Run Saturday

Motorists traveling on State Route 170 (Edgemoor Road) in Anderson County should be aware of upcoming construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, State Route 170 (Edgemoor Road) will be temporarily closed to all traffic between Melton Lake Drive and Old Emory Road as TVA […]

Charges pending after TDOT worker struck by vehicle

A 79-year-old woman, Betty Pressley, could face charges follwing a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrain on Deer Lodge Highway near Sunbright on Wednesday. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol Report, Pressley was driving a 2018 Nissan Kicks south on Deer Lodge Highway when she allegedly struck a Tennessee Department of Transportation worker, 52-year-old Jack […]

One arrested following deadly Coalfield crash

A 45-year-old man, Scotty Tinker, is facing criminal charges following an accident that left two people dead and Highway 62 closed for much of the evening Tuesday in the Coalfield community of Morgan County. According to reports, Tinker was allegedly driving a minivan when he crossed the center line of traffic, striking a motorcycle and […]