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.
Marion County Schools has announced a schedule change for the end of the final week of school for the 2025-2026 school year, affecting all schools in the district, including campuses in Jasper, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, and Monteagle. According to Director of Schools Dr. Mark Griffith, Friday, May 22, 2026, will now be a remote learning …
Tennessee has already recorded nine boating-related deaths in 2026, putting the state ahead of last year’s pace as officials prepare for the busy summer boating season. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the number of fatalities this year has increased from five deaths reported during the same period in 2025. Officials say the rise …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded a contract for a future bridge replacement project involving two structures in Marion County. According to TDOT, the project will replace the Interstate 24 westbound bridge over Shellmound Road as well as the Shellmound Road bridge crossing over I-24 eastbound. The work is intended to improve the …
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department took part in a live training exercise over the weekend using a controlled burn of an abandoned property to help firefighters strengthen emergency response skills in real-world conditions. The training focused on several key firefighting operations, including search and rescue procedures, victim extraction, and observing the stages of fire growth …
A mobile home in Marion County, caught fire on Pleasant Grove Road on Wednesday morning. Firefighters arrived shortly before 8:00am. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department reported that no one was hurt, and mutual aid assistance requested. At this time, the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Late Friday night in Marion County, a man experienced a mental issue while on a houseboat and was transported to a Chattanooga hospital by LifeForce. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hale’s Bar Road after receiving reports of a possible stroke. Upon arrival, crews found the man in the sleeper cabin, which was challenging …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/30/26 – 05/06/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. West bound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound …
