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Respiratory illness around the country spiked last week, just as families and friends gathered to celebrate the holidays. Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 16% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week, plus a substantial rise in reports of other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV. Seven had the …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about stolen property from The Caverns in Pelham, TN. The stolen items on Christmas Eve morning include a white 1994 Chevy C1500 truck, an air compressor, tools, and other gear. The truck has a large salamander sticker on the driver’s side door and many music-related stickers on …
As folks return to work this week after the Christmas break, what will gas cost when you fill up your tank? The average gas price in Tennessee is $2.80 for regular unleaded. In Alabama, gas prices average $2.78, and the typical gas price at nearby Georgia stations is $2.75 per gallon.
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest took place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate with …
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Jasper Police Department arrested a local business owner. Robert James Doherty, an owner of the Redpoint Inn in Jasper, TN, was charged with five counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and booked in at the Marion County Jail. Doherty made his bond, and he was released from …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is looking for two individuals who are wanted for crimes. Christopher Micah Griswold from Coalmont is wanted for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Burglary. Griswold is 42 years old, 6’2”, weighing 230 lbs, brown hair and blue eyes. The Sheriff’s Department is also searching for Dakota Jacob Johnson from Jasper, TN. …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at the I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin construction on the new …
A beautiful Christmas parade was held in Jasper on Friday night. The event was initially scheduled for Saturday but was moved to Friday because of predicted storms. The Marion County High School Interact Club won first place in the float competition. Second place went to New Beginnings Church. There was a tie for third between …
The City of Stevenson will have its Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 16. The city is offering prize money for the best floats. 1st place: $250 2nd place: $175 3rd place: $100 The lineup will begin at 4 p.m., with the parade starting at 5 p.m. at the Stevenson Middle School. As always, when you …
The Town of Jasper 2023 Christmas Parade with the theme of Festival of Lights was scheduled for Saturday, but the parade has been moved to Friday due to predicted weather. The annual event will begin at 7:00 pm. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, …
