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Selmer Utility provides water restoration and bottled water update

SELMER, Tenn. - The Selmer Utility Department (SUD) provided an update on their water restoration efforts and availability of bottled water. Selmer Utility Division customers — we’re making progress, but it’s slow! Silerton: Pressures still too low to fully restart…

Gov. Lee requests expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from the winter storm. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency…

TDOT issues winter storm cleanup facts and update

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the impact of the winter storm response nears the 1-week mark, TDOT wants Tennesseans to feel informed about what’s happening where and why. Here’s answers to some of our most frequently asked questions: “Why is TDOT…

State provides storm recovery update as of Wednesday night

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The State of Tennessee provided an update on the storm recovery efforts as of Wednesday night, January 28, 2026. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a Level 3 – State of Emergency to…

TVEC gives update on power outages

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVEC) provided a status update on the progress of restoring power in Hardin County. Winter Storm Update 1-29-2026 Hardin County Yesterday was a productive day. We were able to get all of…

Generator stolen from Hardin Co Fire Department

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department is asking for a stolen generator to be returned to them. The fire department posted a photo of a Digital Inverter Generator Onan P2500i that was being used at their 2740…

Firefighters rescue 'lifeless' kitten in house fire

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department is doing more than rescuing people and putting out fires in this winter weather. According to the fire department, firefighters rescued a kitten from a house fire on Wednesday, January 28.…

Madison County EMA buildings collapse

Two buildings of the Madison County Emergency Management Agency collapsed as a result of the winter weather, according to Mayor A.J. Massey.

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