Through its program that encourages employees to volunteer in the community where they live and work, Tennessee American Water employees assisted this fall with two different projects in Marion County. During the monthly Food Bank Ministry at the Whitwell Church of God, employees worked side by side with other volunteers to distribute food from the …
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Partial Eclipse will take place Saturday
There are two significant solar eclipses occurring in the United States over the next six months. The first is an annular eclipse, happening Saturday, Oct. 14. The second (and more powerful), is the total solar eclipse, coming up on April 8, 2024. In our region, expect a partial annular eclipse (between 50% and 60% from north to …
Traffic Pattern Shift at I-75 at the I-24 Interchange
Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews are beginning their second of two projects to widen and improve the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County. Be aware that there will be a traffic shift on I-75 because of the construction of the new interstate bridge over the CSX railroad. Lanes are going to be …
AP Football Poll October 9; Marion County Ranked #1 in 2A, South Pitt #1 in 1A
Class 6A School (first-place votes) Record Points Previous 1. Bradley Central (7) 7-0 151 1 2. Oakland (8) 6-1 142 2 3. Brentwood 8-0 130 3 4. Germantown (1) 8-0 118 4 5. Mt. Juliet 7-0 79 5 6. Bearden 5-2 66 6 7. Riverdale 5-2 46 8 8. Ravenwood 7-1 35 NR 9. Clarksville …
TN Achieves Mentors Needed
tnAchieves mentors help the next generation of Tennessee’s workforce pursue a high-quality post-secondary credential after high school and build the skills necessary to access a meaningful career. Click here to register as a tnAchieves mentor. The October 20, 2023, deadline is coming soon, and several area counties have a high need for volunteers: Marion County: Mentors Needed …
Officer Involved Shooting in Rossville Leaves Suspect Dead and Deputy Injured
On October 8th, 2023, at approximately 6:02 PM ET, Walker County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to meet with a complainant about her brother living at her residence at 4 Bragg Circle, Rossville, GA. The complainant said the suspect was threatening her and would not let her return to the home. Further investigation by Walker County …
This is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner. This kind of abuse affects …
Two Missing Teenagers Last Seen in Grundy County Found Safe in Virginia
Update 1:20 PM Sunday Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Jaceyln Kenadi Hampton and Katherine Marie Wrather have been found safe in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is appreciative of the assistance and support of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and other agencies in this investigation. A special thank you …
High School Football Recaps for October 7 Games
It wasn’t easy, but Class 2A’s second-ranked Marion County Warriors defeated Forrest 21-12 on Friday. The Warriors trailed twice, 6-0 and 12-7, and rallied for the Region 4 win. Marion County got touchdowns on an 18-yard TD pass from Tilton Pickett to Sam Pickett, a 68-yard E.J. Wilson touchdown run, and Pickett scored again on …
Fortune Names Parkridge Medical Center Top 100 Hospital
Fortune has named Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga as a Top 100 Hospital. This is the fifth year the hospital has received his recognition. Parkridge is the only Chattanooga-area hospital to receive this recognition. Fortune/PINC AI named Parkridge as the third-best large community hospital. It ranked among the best medical centers for clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, …




