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Town of Jasper Board Meeting – September 2023
The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, September 11, 2023 covering agenda items for the beer board including temporary beer permits for three new businesses (Axles and Ales, Whiskey Throttle BBQ, and Pop’s Place). Also meeting were the water and sewer board, among other items. You can watch that meeting …
Local NSDAR Chapter presents framed copy of the Tennessee State Poem to Jasper Memorial VFW Post 6362
Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter, NSDAR presented a framed copy of the Tennessee State Poem to Jasper Memorial VFW Post 6362 at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The poem was written by Naval Admiral William Porter Lawrence. Admiral Lawrence was born in Nashville, TN and turned down a scholarship to …
Marion County Restaurant Report Card – 8/21/23 – 9/8/23
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants and area swimming pools; with nobody scoring below a 97… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. Score 98 – Hales …
David Carroll releases new book this week; “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat”
David Carroll, whose weekly column is featured in this newspaper, has published his fourth book, “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat,” which was released this week. Carroll, whose column is featured in 52 newspapers in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, says, “This book is all humor, 100 percent. A few years back, I began collecting and …
Local High School Football on WEPG / WSDQ and How to Listen Live
Football season is here and if you’re following your favorite local high school football team here in the Sequatchie Valley, there’s no doubt you’ll want to keep up with them for every game and all season long as great things are expected from all of our local teams and players this season. Add to that …
OUTDOORS: Recent Lake Fishing Forecasts
Chickamauga Lake Reservoir – 8/10/23 According to TWRA contributor Billy Wheat, Bass in the Chickamauga Lake Reservoir are definitely schooling around the grass edges at the time of this forecast. According to Wheat, The spooks Buzz bait and Pop-Rs are doing some work. Swim Jigs and Chatter baits are also a good bet especially if …
Tracker Boat, $5,000 Academy + Sports Outdoors Gift Card Among Packages in 2023 Tennessee Conservation Raffle
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A Tracker boat and a $5,000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card are just two of the outstanding packages being offered in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) 2023 Conservation Raffle. The Tracker Pro Team 175 TF is a boat that helps anglers adapt to a variety of fishing situations. Features include …
Local Ducks Unlimited Chapter 34 to Host Annual Membership Dinner and Auction
The Sequatchie Valley Ducks Unlimited Chapter 34 will be hosting their annual Fall Flight Banquet Membership Dinner and Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at “The Hooch” (the old U.S. Stove building) on Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg. The local chapter which is based in Marion County, promotes the sport and heritage of waterfowl hunting …
Jasper native receives award aboard USS Iwo Jima
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, a native of Jasper, Tennessee, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Aug. 2. The Iwo Jima Warrior of the Week recognizes a sailor who has shown consistent dedication to duty. “Being recognized as Warrior of the Week is a representation …
Marion County Schools Dismissing Early Due to Inclement Weather Threat – 8/7/2023
Per Dr. Mark Griffith, Director of Schools, Marion County Schools will be dismissing at 12:30 PM CDT on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 due to the threat of inclement weather expected to impact the area after lunchtime. Parents/Guardians are advised to follow their child’s school’s dismissal procedures, which will likely be posted to the school’s social …
