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Category: Government

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.3 Billion

The Powerball jackpot is projected to reach at least $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, following the absence of winning tickets in Monday’s drawing. The cash option for Wednesday’s prize is estimated to be $589 million. For Monday night’s Powerball drawing, which featured an estimated $1.2 billion jackpot—previously the fifth-largest in the game’s history—the winning numbers …

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Grants for Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. Below is a list of local recipients. Kimball Police Department Police-Traffic Services (Multiple …

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Operation Sequatchie Sweep

Members of the TBI Sex Offender Registry Unit assisted the Dunlap Police Department and the United States Marshals Service in a sex offender compliance operation named “Operation Sequatchie Sweep.” The two-day operation began on August 26. Law enforcement teams conducted compliance checks on 25 registered sex offenders. Of those, 22 were in compliance. Three were …

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Scam Alert!

Area law enforcement and banking institutions are warning residents about a scam. Criminals call residents claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI. They try to convince their victims to withdraw money from their accounts and place it in a cryptocurrency ATM. The scammers use fear and urgency to push their victims …

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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.1 Billion for Monday’s Drawing

According to a news release from the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The agency noted that Monday’s Labor Day jackpot will be the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history. Saturday night’s winning numbers were white balls 3, …

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Unemployment Rates Rise in Area Counties

New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …

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2025 Labor Day Marks Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend

Labor Day weekend is Aug. 30-Sept. 1 (this week), the final major weekend of the 2025 summer boating season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reminds all Tennesseans and visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA wants all visitors to the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers …

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Marion County Educator Named “Teacher of the Year”

The Marion County Board of Education would like to congratulate Mrs. Ashley Mosley, a kindergarten teacher at Jasper Elementary School. Last week, she was recognized as the grand division winner for East Tennessee. All Teacher of the Year finalists will serve on the department’s Teacher Advisory Council for the duration of the 2025-26 school year. This council …

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Local Road Construction Update

MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …

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Grundy County Receives $1 Million Grant

After many meetings and being consistent, Grundy County was awarded $1 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for Miracle on the Mountain. Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park will be located at the intersection of Highways 56 and 108. It is a customized park that allows all children, including those …

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