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    Temporary Lane Closures Along The Spur

    Temporary lane closures are scheduled along the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning Monday, May 11. Park officials…
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    Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges

    Jackson County deputies say a routine traffic stop led to a significant drug bust along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point.…
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    Harris Regional Hospital Earns Second consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’

    Harris Regional Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization focused on…
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    Hurricane Prepardness Week May 3rd-9th 2026

    With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to…
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      Temporary Lane Closures Along The Spur

      Temporary lane closures are scheduled along the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning Monday, May 11. Park officials say crews will be conducting essential maintenance, including mowing and pruning, ditch and culvert cleaning, litter pickup, and removal of tree and rock debris. Northbound lanes will be affected from May 11 through May 14. Southbound lane closures are planned from May 18 through May 21. The closures will be in place each day from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and visitors traveling through the area may experience delays. Motorists are encouraged to check nps.gov for the latest information on…

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      Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges

      Jackson County deputies say a routine traffic stop led to a significant drug bust along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the stop happened May 6th, when Senior K-9 Deputy Ares alerted deputies to the possible presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Deputies then obtained a probable cause warrant to search the vehicle. That search reportedly turned up about 49 grams of suspected methamphetamine, seven grams of suspected THC marijuana wax, drug paraphernalia, a Mossberg Maverick shotgun and just over 600 dollars in cash. Two men, Nicholas Ray Reneau and James Parker Bryson, were…

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      Harris Regional Hospital Earns Second consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’

      Harris Regional Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization focused on patient safety. The spring 2026 grade marks the hospital’s second consecutive “A,” following an “A” grade in fall 2025. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades to hospitals across the country based on evidence-based measures of patient safety, including how well hospitals protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring. Earning consecutive “A” grades reflects sustained performance across multiple reporting periods and continued focus on the systems, practices…

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      Hurricane Prepardness Week May 3rd-9th 2026

      With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to take action during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9) by reviewing and updating their emergency plans and supply kits. “With hurricane season right around the corner, May is the perfect time to get ready for tropical storms and severe weather,” said Zeb Holland, Emergency Management Director, Jackson County. “Being prepared, by creating an emergency plan and assembling a supply kit, may make the difference between being a storm victim or a storm survivor.” What You Can Do Now 1. Make a…

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