Haletown / Whiteside news
Despite the extreme heat over the past three days, Marion County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputies have worked hard on the department’s gun range in preparation for the upcoming school term. They’ve been honing their skills with their new School Resource Deputy backpacks, equipped with a 300 blackout rifle and a medical kit. The Marion …
Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …
The Marion County Election Commission has announced a newly revamped MarionVotes.com. Expandable menus (super easy to find what you’re looking for). NEW election data, including recent results & turnout info. Handy links to voter registration, polling places, and even local events. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look. It’s an excellent …
The Annual Marion County Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. Tickets are now on sale, and a few VIP tables are still available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to secure a prime seat for one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s banquet will feature: Delicious catering by The Upper Bank Our always-popular Silent Auction The …
On Friday, just after 8 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a crash on I-24 East Mile Marker 164, with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, they discovered a car in the left fast lane that had hydroplaned going around a curve. In the process, the vehicle collected another vehicle in the right lane. Both vehicles …
Early Sunday morning at 1:45, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Hancock Rd in Jasper. Jasper Highlands and Jasper Fire departments were called to the scene for mutual aid. Fire Rehab Services responded to assist the firefighters. After an intense attack to save a portion of the house, the fire was …
On Saturday afternoon, around 5 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hwy 41 and Hwy 134 for multiple trees down after a strong storm had passed through the area. Winds were reported at over 80mph during the peak of the storm. Upon arrival, the decision was made to call for mutual aid due to …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old man from Georgia was the driver of a car hauler that caught fire while traveling through Marion County late Wednesday morning. The unnamed man was injured during the incident. A preliminary report indicates the 2005 Freightliner was carrying several cars while traveling west on I-24 near mile marker …
Memorial Day serves as an occasion to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Jasper VFW Post 6362 and its Auxiliary, was held Monday morning at the Marion County Courthouse Square. Following intense storms that passed through the area on Sunday, crews …
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April. Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with only Unicoi County reporting an increase. Williamson County recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rate …
