Marion County Schools received a call from the Department of Homeland Security regarding an allegation of a possible threat at schools in Jasper. The information was obtained at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, and the investigation ran until 3:00 am Thursday morning. Authorities determined that there was no viable threat in this instance. On Thursday, extra …
Press Release: High School faculty, S.R.O’s, and deputies of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly to threats of violence made against our High School. Due to everyone’s actions, the threat was quickly eliminated, and there was never any danger on or near the school campus. This investigation has resulted in the arrest of a …
Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Travis Hickman, owner of The River 104.9, with a $2,500 check. This is the annual Spencer Wayne grant funding. Hickman said,” I’d like to thank the Marion County Chamber and everyone who contributed by playing in the annual golf tournament that helped the chamber raise the money. Hickman …
Tennessee’s fourth-ranked Class 1-A Whitwell Tigers, at 3-0 on the season, were scheduled to play at Lookout Valley on Friday, but the game’s date has been changed. Because of possible bad from the incoming hurricane, the game will take place on Thursday night at 6 p.m. So far, this is the only game change we’ve …
On Wednesday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office received information from Marion County, TN Dispatch that a juvenile who resides in Jasper, TN, had made threats via social media towards Dade Middle School. Dade County Deputies immediately notified the school system and responded to Dade Middle School as a precaution until the juvenile was located. …
On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit investigated several separate threats of mass violence on school properties. The first occurred at Hixson Middle School, where the HCSO SRD was informed that a student stated he was going to “shoot the gym up”. During the investigation, statements were gathered …
Marion County Health Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the courthouse square in Jasper. There will be seatbelt checks, anti-drug materials, drinking and driving materials, and more. They hope to see a great turnout, so be sure to join them. The Marion County Health Expo is …
As the result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a former part-time court officer with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department is charged with the sexual battery of three female inmates he transported through multiple counties. In August 2023, special agents began investigating complaints that Marshall Raines, who at the …
Each year, the Tennessee School Boards Association recognizes school district volunteers from across the state who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional commitment to volunteerism in a local school district. On Monday night, Mary Katherine Dawkins, an educator at South Pittsburg High School, received this award for the Marion County school district. Not only is …
Marion County Schools have announced the dates for the 2025 High School Graduation. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Marion County Virtual High School 4:30 p.m. and Marion County High School 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, South Pittsburg High School, 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, Whitwell High School, 7:00 p.m.
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