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Rural Health Centers Across Tennessee Getting Solar Microgrids
Rural health centers in Tennessee may soon be better prepared for future power outages. The U.S. Department of Energy is providing grants to install solar microgrids across the Southeast. Selected health centers will get solar panels and battery systems that can operate like a mini grid: If the power goes out, these health centers can …
Marion County 4-H Performing Arts presents: Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” – April 18th-20th
Time is running out to get your tickets for the latest production for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts as they present Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” — coming to Jasper Elementary School April 18th – 20th, 2024. The production, presented by Tower Community Bank and directed by Wesley Brewer, will feature on stage performances …
MCHS Valmont Pre-Apprectices recognized at luncheon Tuesday
Students participating in the pre-apprenticeship welding program at Marion County High School were recognized for their achievements in the program at a special luncheon on Tuesday. Those in the program have practiced the welding trade through a pre-apprentice program in conjunction with the district and school’s CTE (Career Tech Education) program and local company, Valmont …
Jasper Middle School Warriors volleyball and baseball teams coming up winners this week
It’s been a week of wins for the Jasper Middle School Warriors this week. The JMS JV and Varsity volleyball teams pulled-off two wins this week, over the Whitwell Middle Tigers on Monday and Cumberland County on Tuesday. Pictured L-R:Â JMS Warriors JV volleyball team, JMS Warriors Varsity volleyball team… Pictures from school Facebook page. …
Stevenson, AL woman charged in COVID scheme gets 14 months and must repay $120,025
A Stevenson, Alabama woman was sentenced to 14-months in prison on Wednesday after conviction from her involvement in a scheme to defraud COVID-19 unemployment programs in multiple states. 29-year-old Randa Faye Allison appeared before Judge Curtis L. Collier in Chattanooga on Wednesday for sentencing. As part of the filed plea agreement with the court, the …
Tennessee Lt. Governor says expulsion restriction bill could lead to problems
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally says a bill prohibiting local governments from returning expelled lawmakers to the Legislature could fail a constitutional challenge. The House passed the measure sponsored by Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, on Monday in a party-line vote, however McNally says he has concerns about the constitutional questions the legislation presents. In an …
Local Area Closings & Delays – Thursday 1/18/24
Closings and delays for area schools, government offices, and businesses continue for Thursday, January 18, 2024 due to the continued cold temperatures and road conditions from winter weather earlier this week. Just because you do not see something on the list, does not mean it is not affected as this is just a partial list. …
FAITH: Even Ordinary Instances Can Relate to Christmas
Christmas came early this year. Our South Pittsburg Pirates gave us a state football championship. They worked hard. Their coaches worked hard. And the Marion County community shared in support. I know somebody is already questioning why a Christmas column would begin with such a secular comment as the first paragraph. Well, it’s like this; …
Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office works with Drug Task Force in Lewis Chapel operation
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office worked with the 12 th Judicial District Drug Task Force for several weeks on a drug investigation which has landed several people in jail and leaves others on the run and wanted by authorities. The investigation focused on illegal drugs, primarily meth, being distributed in the Lewis Chapel community of …
Whitwell Mountain Wildfire Forces Evacuations at Campground
A wildfire that started Sunday evening on Whitwell Moutain forced the evacuation of the nearby Bolt Farm Treehouse campground. According to Marion County EMA Director Steve Lamb, the fire which began around English Cove Road remained uncontained as of 10:15pm CST on Sunday, November 19th, 2023. Lamb said it is unknown how many acres have …
