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A driver has been charged with DUI following a rollover accident on Highway 127 South in Cumberland County. The call went out shortly after 6am Sunday and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 11,000 block of Highway 127 South. According to the THP, 20-year-old Avis Lee Watson was driving south in a 2023 Honda Accord when the vehicle crossed the center line and exited the roadway on the left side. The Honda traveled over an embankment, began to roll over and came to a final rest on its top. According to the report, Watson was not injured. Watson was also charged with Underage consumption, Leaving the Scene, and No Seatbelt. The report states no charges are pending against the 18-year-old passenger and her injuries were listed as unknown in the Trooper's report.
A driver has been charged with DUI following a rollover accident on Highway 127 South in Cumberland County. The call went out shortly after 6am Sunday and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 11,000 block of Highway 127 South. According to the THP, 20-year-old Avis Lee Watson was driving sout...
Apr 17, 2024
TN March Revenues
Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in March. Overall March revenues totaled $1.67 billion, which is $55.1 million, or 3.42 percent more than the state received in March of 2023 and $17.6 million more than the budgeted estimate for the month. Year-to-date revenues, August through Marc...
Apr 17, 2024
Nearly Two Dozen People Killed in Work Zone Crashes
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states across the nation to ask motorists to "Work with Us - move over and slow down for highway workers." TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19) to improve safety in Tenne...
Apr 15, 2024
Wednesday, April 17th, is "Wear Orange Day" to Show Your Support for National Work Zone Awareness
This Wednesday, April 17th, is "Wear Orange Day". Please show your support for National Work Zone Awareness by wearing orange. Throughout this week, you can follow @myTDOT on Facebook, X, and Instagram for information to broaden awareness of the importance of driving safely and undistracte...
Apr 15, 2024
Tennessee National Guard Dedicates New Armory in Warren County
The Tennessee Military Department hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication for a new National Guard Readiness Center, named the Major General Terry "Max" Haston National Guard Armory, along Manchester Highway between McMinnville and Morrison, on Saturday (4/13/24), for Troop F, 2nd Squadron,...
Apr 15, 2024