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We have an update on a lawsuit against the Town of Jasper and two police officers. In August 2023, we brought you a story about Jasper Police making a traffic stop and arresting 52-year-old Samuel Hrynecwicz from Dunlap. He alleges 11 rights violations occurred during this incident in the lawsuit filed last month. The Town …
Another day, another issue at a Hamilton County School. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 10 A.M., Administrative staff at East Hamilton Middle School received a tip that a student had brought a weapon with them to the campus. The school’s administration searched the student’s locker and found two backpacks. One backpack contained a …
What is going on at Chattanooga area schools? There have been multiple students arrested over the past week. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, students at Red Bank High School, Brown Middle School, and Chattanooga Preparatory School were charged with making Mass Violence Threats against the school they attended. A firearm was recovered at …
More direct flights are planned at the airport in Chattanooga. Delta Air Lines has announced the addition of flights from Chattanooga to Detroit and Atlanta. With these new flight additions, Delta’s weekly departures to Atlanta will increase from 46 to 59. Delta’s weekly departure will increase from six to 13 by adding another Detroit flight. …
Marion County (2-0) powered past East Hamilton on Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, 35-0. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 202 yards and five touchdowns. Four of his TDs were caught by Sam Pickett (no relation), who finished with 200 yards of offense on nine touches. The South Pittsburg …
During a press conference, police said there are some similarities between this incident and the hoax active shooter call at Brainerd High School in 2023. The lockdown at Chatt State was lifted after 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Classes were canceled, and the college was closed for the rest of the day. Chattanooga Police received …
Highway 111 North near Lewis Chapel Road in Sequatchie County has been closed for road repairs since May of this year. State officials said at the time that pipe failure was to blame for a large sinkhole across the roadway. Great news for area travelers. On Tuesday afternoon, Highway 111 South is back to 2-lane …
With school underway and Labor Day travel picking up, blood donations often drop when they’re needed most. Now through September 3rd, donate with Blood Assurance and receive an eGift card plus our exclusive ‘Save 3 Lives’ tote! Every donation supports our local community—thank you for making a difference. The nearest Blood Assurance location is in …
Oliver Springs defeated South Pittsburg 27-7 on Friday night. The Pirates will be at home this Friday as they host Franklin County. The Rebels are coming off a 49-0 loss to Coffee County. Marion County shutout East Ridge 40-0. The Warriors had 225 yards of offense and held the Pioneers to 74. Marion County is at home this …
After jamborees wrapped up on Friday and Saturday, the regular season high school football kicks off this week. Join The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3, and our audio streams for live coverage all season long. We cover Marion County, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, and Sequatchie County. Bledsoe County Warriors Aug. 23, 2024 Fri Sequatchie Co. High …
