FROST, BENJAMIN R Age: 41 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 08/08/2026 06:13 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: J WAY Release Date: Charge Bond SENT.TO SERVE TIME ORDER OF SESSION 0 HUMPHRIES, CHARITY …
Two Men Charged in Child Neglect Case in Grundy County
Friday morning, Grundy County Investigators partnered with the Department of Children’s Services on a child neglect investigation at a residence on Canyon Drive in Altamont. During the investigation, allegations were made that a child was being restrained to a bed using a restraint device. While attempting to conduct the investigation, DCS caseworkers were confronted by …
Haletown Fire and Rescue go through Training
Saturday morning, 8 members of Haletown Fire and Rescue went to Macedonia boat ramp and did some drafting training. It was a refresher course for some members and teaching the new members how to draft. This training is very important in our area. Training helps ensure the firefighters are ready to respond safely and effectively …
Marion County Football Coach Earns Award
Join us in congratulating Marion County Defensive Coordinator, Robert Flowers, as the 2026 High School Broyles Award Winner! The Broyles Award is a prestigious honor recognizing the top assistant coaches in college and high school football. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Broyles Award? The Broyles Award was established in 1996 to …
Local General Election Results and State Governor Results
Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72% Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81% Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …
Road Construction Update for Marion and Hamilton Counties
MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up. MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: …
Fatal Accident occurred Monday near Whitwell
A fatal accident occurred on Monday afternoon just before 1PM. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2017 Hyundai driven by 88-year-old Emily L. Harris was traveling west on Jones Crossing Road in Marion County. A 16-year-old was driving a 2017 Malibu north on Valley View Highway. The THP says the Hyundai failed to …
Arrest Report for Marion County, TN for August 5, 2026
ADAMS, JACOB L Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 08/04/2026 09:19 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: SWAFFORD Release Date: 08/04/2026 09:34 AM Charge Bond DUI 1000 BERRY, DAVID C Age: 62 Class: NON …
Tennessee Record $32 Billion Visitor Spending in 2025
Tennessee’s tourism economy has grown 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate of 22%, culminating in a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced this feat alongside Gov. Bill Lee and tourism leaders today at the Appalachian Clubhouse in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …
Rock Climbing at Fiery Gizzard State Park and Foster Falls
Want to learn how to climb but don’t know where to start? Fiery Gizzard State Park is offering a course showcasing the basics of rock climbing. During this beginner-friendly introduction, you will practice your knot ties, learn climbing commands, and exercise climbing safety standards with instructor and Park Ranger Josh. You’ll then have the opportunity …
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