Friday night at 9:23, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 2100 block of Highway 134 for a structure fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a fully involved structure fire, with 50-foot-tall flames and a brush fire spreading from the burning structure. Fire crews immediately began preventing the fire from spreading …
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Haletown, Guild, and Whiteside News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in the Marion County communities of Haletown, Guild, Whiteside, and Ladds including River Gorge Ranch.
Lots of Road Construction
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 15.2 to LM 15.4: The right lane of two lanes northbound is shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is traveling in the unaffected lane. Southbound lanes are not affected. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The …
Single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway requires help of multiple agencies
A single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway required the help of multiple agencies early Sunday morning. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to assist at approximately 4:08 AM CDT. In addition to Haletown VFD and five firemen, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Puckett EMS were …
WEPG Receives Spencer Wayne Grant
Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Travis Hickman, owner of The River 104.9, with a $2,500 check. This is the annual Spencer Wayne grant funding. Hickman said,” I’d like to thank the Marion County Chamber and everyone who contributed by playing in the annual golf tournament that helped the chamber raise the money. Hickman …
Health Expo planned for Sept. 28
Marion County Health Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the courthouse square in Jasper. There will be seatbelt checks, anti-drug materials, drinking and driving materials, and more. They hope to see a great turnout, so be sure to join them. The Marion County Health Expo is …
Graduation Dates in Marion County
Marion County Schools have announced the dates for the 2025 High School Graduation. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Marion County Virtual High School 4:30 p.m. and Marion County High School 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, South Pittsburg High School, 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, Whitwell High School, 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor Burning Request after Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire
On Sunday, just before 6 PM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 500 block of Hancock Road. Firemen found an acre of grass had burned. Jasper Highlands responded for mutual aid to assist Haletown. The fire was caused by some boxes being burned in a pile. Haletown Volunteer Fire …
Marion County Deputy Recognized for His Help with Injured Paraglider
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …
Fire Damages Home in Haletown
Wednesday afternoon at 4:28 PM, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Old Whiteside Road for a structure fire. Haletown crews quickly located the fire in the roof and began an aggressive interior attack. Crews contained the fire to the attic and quickly extinguished it. The cause of the fire was a …
Brush Fire Near I-24 on Monday
On Monday, August 26th, at 12:30 AM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire near I-24 Eastbound MM 164. Upon arrival, Firefighters found a small brush fire caused by an unsecured trailer being pulled on the interstate. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no civilians or firemen were injured.



