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Big wins and a few upsets in Friday Night Football for week 4
Week #4 of high school football in the Sequatchie Valley got underway a bit earlier this week out of precaution from potential foul weather in what turned out to be a huge and historic win for the team and the largest point spread of any local team for the week. We’re talking, of course, about …
TN Sheriff’s Association urges parents to monitor children’s social media posts
The Tennessee Sheriff’s Association (TSA) is urging parents to monitor their children’s posts due to the increase in school threats being posted online and through social media. In a recent press release from the group reads: “One of the main goals of an Elected Sheriff is to provide quality public safety and ensure citizens feel …
Jasper Driver Services Center to close for one-day equipment upgrade on Friday
Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close on Friday, Sept. 20, for installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. It will reopen on Monday, Sept. 23. The new self-service kiosks can be used to complete many Driver Services transactions including renewing or replacing …
Single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway requires help of multiple agencies
A single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway required the help of multiple agencies early Sunday morning. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to assist at approximately 4:08 AM CDT. In addition to Haletown VFD and five firemen, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Puckett EMS were …
South Pittsburg 6th Grader charged after making threat to school
A sixth grade student at South Pittsburg Elementary School has been charged after making a threat against the school on Friday afternoon. According to statement made after the incident, Marion County Schools say the child made the threat to the school at dismissal time on Friday afternoon. The statement from the school district says that …
Tennessee American Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighting Support Grants
Tennessee American Water is awarding over $22,000 to multiple firefighting agencies in the area through the Company’s 2024 Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants provide supplemental funding to emergency responders for items such as critical equipment, training and community education. “As we remember 9-11 this week, we think of our first responders who stand ready …
MCHS Interact Club Haunted House “Carnevil” coming Oct. 5th
A long standing tradition each year in our county is the Marion County High School haunted house. This year, the MCHS Interact Club will be hosting the event — “Carnevil” for one night only, October 5th, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 PM CDT. The event will take place in the MCHS gymnasium at the high …
State of Tennessee begins issuing newly-designed Driver’s License and ID cards
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security began issuing new driver licenses and ID cards on Monday. The cards have a new look, which features the Tennessee flag and state capitol. But you may be wondering, why the change? Marlo Mason, a safety program manager for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security …
MCHS Interact Club makes potential life-saving donation to Jasper area schools
The Marion County High School Interact Club has made what could be a potential life-saving donation to Jasper area schools. The club purchased and donated Greg 02 LifeVac anti-choking devices to Jasper Elementary School, Jasper Middle School, and Marion County High School. (Left) Interact Club members with MCHS Principal, Dr. Larry Ziegler and donated device; …
South Pittsburg’s Loyd Park debuts additional ‘Pickleball’ courts
The South Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department has announced the addition of two more pickleball courts at Loyd Park. The two new courts bring the total number now to four. Pickleball, a racket or paddle sport involving two or four players, similar to tennis was first played in Washington State in the USA in 1965 …
