The 2026 season will forever be remembered as one of the greatest in the history of Marion County High School athletics softball. The Lady Warriors softball team capped off a remarkable postseason run this weekend by finishing as runner-up in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Class 2A State Championship game on Saturday — marking …
Phase One of the preservation and improvement project at the Children’s Holocaust Memorial at Whitwell Middle School has officially been completed, thanks to a widespread community effort involving volunteers, local businesses, school staff, and students. School officials announced the milestone this week, expressing gratitude to the many individuals and organizations who donated time, materials, labor, …
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Marion County Libraries, will host a special “Lunch & Learn” small business roundtable later this month aimed at gathering ideas and feedback from local business owners and entrepreneurs. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 Noon CDT at Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus. According …
Families across Marion County will once again have access to free summer meals for children through the Marion County Schools Summer Meal Pick-Up Program. According to information released by the school system on May 21, all children ages 18 and under are eligible to receive meals at no cost throughout the summer months. The program …
Two Chattanooga men were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic safety checkpoint in Scottsboro, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers made contact with a passenger vehicle occupied by two individuals during the checkpoint operation. The occupants were identified as 37-year-old Adrian Labron Bentley and 37-year-old Christopher James Winchester, both of …
Tennessee American Water is highlighting major infrastructure investments across Southeast Tennessee during National Infrastructure Week — with some of the largest local projects centered in Whitwell and Marion County. The utility company announced it plans to invest more than $40 million into water system improvements during 2026, including major upgrades to storage capacity, aging infrastructure, …
The City of Stevenson, Alabama is preparing for a full week of community activities, entertainment, food, music, and family fun as “Depot Days 2026” returns beginning Saturday, June 6 and continuing through Saturday, June 13. This year’s celebration will feature everything from a community yard sale and fishing tournament to live music, gospel night, comedy …
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Drivers could soon see some relief at the gas pump thanks to a temporary change allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with more ethanol. Federal officials recently approved expanded summertime sales of E15 gasoline — a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol instead of the standard 10 percent found in most regular gasoline. Supporters say …
The Monteagle Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 29-year-old Kurt McConnell, who was last seen in the Monteagle area earlier this month. According to police, McConnell was last seen on Thursday, May 14 near the Pilot Travel Center in Monteagle. Officials say McConnell may have been walking toward Sewanee or could …
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