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Dyer County Roads Dangerous Due To Low Salt Supply

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn-Dyer County officials said they know why their roads are still coated with ice, even more so than other surrounding counties. Scott Hampton of the Dyer County Highway Department said it is because…

North Jackson Residents Still Without Power

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- People like Jackson resident Charles Currie say this is just an unusual winter, and says the cold weather this year is hard to adapt to. It's also been an unusual winter…

Animal Shelter Without A Roof Gets Repaired

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter in need of a new roof for years finally gets their wish granted. "Wind, rain, sleet, snow, sun," Gordan Harris said. Harris said several dogs had to endure these conditions because the county…

Snow forecast for East Tenn.

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) - The National Weather Service says another blast of snow is expected across Tennessee. The weather service office in Morristown has issued a winter storm watch and says up to 6 inches of accumulation is expected in…

TVA sets new single-day record for electric supply

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Homes and businesses have set a single-day record for electric use in the seven-state Tennessee Valley Authority region. The TVA says it supplied a total of 703 gigawatt-hours of electricity over 24 hours on Tuesday amid…

Great Season for Christmas Trees

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. - There's something magical about choosing the perfect Christmas Tree. Those who grow the traditional holiday decorations say it's a lot of work and takes dedication. "It's a year round thing it…

AAA: Prepare Your Teen for All Driving Challenges

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.,one space­ – As Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off (October 20-26, 2013), AAA reminds parents of the critical role they play to ensure their teen receives supervised driving practice that prepares them for all driving challenges. AAA recommends…

Bugs Move Indoors As Temperatures Drop

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--As the weather cools off, pests make the move inside. Butler Pest Control Services sprayed for insects at a house in West Jackson on Tuesday. “They're designed to find a place to hibernate…

Clingman's Dome Road opening early

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - The road to Clingman's Dome in the Smokies will be opened this weekend - well ahead of its usual March 31 scheduled opening. Weather conditions will dictate possible temporary closures of the road, which leads to…