A child has died in a crash involving a dump truck in the Coffee County city of Tullahoma. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened at the intersection of Kings Lane at Country Club Drive just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Authorities said the child is believed to be a student …
As students across Tennessee are back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns …
Andrew Dunn, a seventh-grade student from Marion County, has been recognized as America’s Favorite Student, emerging as the top candidate among more than 50,000 applicants nationwide. As the recipient of this distinguished honor, Andrew will receive a $20,000 scholarship to support his education, participate in a professional photoshoot, and enjoy a private tour of the …
 Sequatchie County Schools were closed Tuesday, August 11, after a power outage affected the district. School officials said shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday that a power pole was down on school grounds, resulting in the outage. The district said it had been in contact with Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, which was working to restore power. …
Late Monday morning, the Fort Payne Police Department received a call, believed to originate from a Fort Payne High School student, indicating he was armed and intended to harm himself, as well as potentially threaten other students, according to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. Upon notification, Fort Payne City Schools promptly enacted lockdown protocols. …
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday comes around each year before the start of the school year. This year, it’s happening July 31-August 2. Tax-Free Weekend will begin at 12:01 am on Friday, July 31; it will end at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026. All clothing, school supplies and computer purchases during this time will …
The Marion County School Board has opted to postpone its decision regarding proposed increases to high school sports ticket prices following considerable feedback from parents and community members in response to a Facebook announcement. The post disclosed that varsity football tickets were set to be priced at $10 for both adults and students, encompassing kindergarten …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County High School educator Kelly McElhiney has earned statewide recognition after being named the Southeast Region finalist for the 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists on July 22, recognizing outstanding educators from across the state who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
A FREE Back-to-School Event will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–5:00 PM CST at the Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. Families can receive free haircuts, food, school supplies, and clothing while supplies last. Please share this opportunity with anyone who could benefit. They hope it’s a blessing to many local families as they prepare …
