The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host cleanup events in their communities. This year, we also introduced a brand-new patch featuring our …
Marion County David Jackson is asking the community to feed those in need in Marion County. The Courthouse in Jasper is holding a food drive. They will collect non-perishable food and canned goods until December 31, 2025. Please bring your donated items to the Courthouse. Containers will be placed in the front lobby. Items can …
This week, a brief display error on the state’s GoVoteTN website led to confusion among some Marion County voters. Outdated early voting information from the November 5, 2024, General Election appeared without the accompanying year. The omission caused some residents to believe early voting opportunities were currently available when, in fact, there are no elections …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the South Pittsburg High School student council is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts to raise money for the Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. Pirate football playoff T-shirts are $20, and sweatshirts are $30. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to thank the student council for their generous …
It’s almost the time of year to turn back the clocks, meaning less daylight during the day. Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, or DST, ending, people across the US, including in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, will “fall back” an hour over the weekend. At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2, you must turn …
Veteran law enforcement officer brings 30 years of experience and leadership to open Sheriff race. Longtime law enforcement officer Chris Webb has officially announced his candidacy for Marion County Sheriff. In his announcement video, Webb stated he knows what real leadership looks like and will give deputies what they need to achieve success. If elected, …
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. 1,892 more students graduated in the 2025 cohort compared to last year, for a total of 69,124 students graduating across the state. Bledsoe County High School 93.9% Grundy County High School 90.2% Marion County High School 92.7% South …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) encourages all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3 deadline. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees not already paid by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, or Tennessee Student Assistance Award. Students may use the Tennessee Promise scholarship at …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced $968,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for parks and recreation planning for 18 communities across the state. The Planning Grant Program provides state funding to match local government investments for communities that want to create or update a Parks and …
The Town of Jasper 2025 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. The Town of Jasper will host this free, safe, family-friendly event around the downtown square. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. …
