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Sequatchie County continues to have a burn ban due to various factors, notably the dry weather conditions that led to 58 fires in the past month, requiring fire department interventions to safeguard properties and structures. These fire departments consist of community volunteers balancing their firefighting duties with their daily lives. In consideration of the safety …
Here is information on Christmas events that will take place this Saturday. The City of Whitwell will have its Christmas parade on Saturday at 4:00 pm. Come out for a great time. The City of Dunlap is kicking off the holiday season this Saturday, December 2. The day starts with the annual Stuff the Truck …
Were you a victim of skimming, cloning, or similar SNAP fraud? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers who believe their benefits were compromised by card skimming, phishing, or similar fraud tactics can submit a reimbursement request via the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. This option is available to Tennesseans whose benefits were stolen after …
A huge crowd attended the Marion County Commission on Monday night in Jasper. Why such a large crowd? Tinsley Asphalt wants to build a quarry near the Marion/Franklin County line in the Jump Off Community. Many in attendance were there to oppose the proposed quarry. Many residents who attended the Marion County Commission meeting say …
The City of Dunlap is kicking off the holiday season this Saturday, December 2. The day starts with the annual Stuff the Truck Toy Drive at various locations from 10 am to 2 pm. The annual Very Cherry Christmas Market with food and vendors lined up on Cherry St from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm with the …
The Marion County Highway Department says it will be closing Coppinger Cove Rd. on Wednesday, November 29, from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The closure will start in front of Camp Glancy, to the end of the road. The Marion County Highway Department is replacing a large tile.
This time of year brings on a lot of emotions, good and bad. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline …
A massive wildfire started on Sunday on Whitwell Mountain. Many firefighters responded to the scene. Steve Lamb, EMA Director for Marion County, said the fire was still uncontained late Sunday night. Treehouses at ‘Bolt Farm Treehouse’ were evacuated. Whitwell Police reported the fire started due to a campfire near Bolt Farms. The fire spread into …
Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …
Burn bans continue in our area, with state-issued bans in Grundy, Franklin, and Sequatchie Counties, Walker County, GA, and throughout Alabama. Currently, there is NO burning allowed in Marion County. This means NO burning of trash, leaves, or anything whatsoever. Burn permits are NOT available at this time. If you are caught burning in a banned …
