Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
A widespread power outage took place in the Jasper area on Friday morning. The outage was traced back to an unlikely culprit. Security footage captured the moment a small critter triggered a fault inside the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative substation in Jasper. It caused significant damage and knocked out power to a large portion of …
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 …
On Sunday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hancock Rd with multiple trees down. Upon arrival, firemen encountered several trees down. Working towards East Valley Rd, they cleared the road, while SVEC restored power. Haletown Fire and Rescue then began clearing East Valley Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd. of trees and debris. The area had …
A powerful storm swept through the Sequatchie Valley late Sunday afternoon, damaging certain areas, including the Marion County Courthouse lawn in Jasper. County Mayor David Jackson said cleanup crews would work quickly, so the Memorial Day ceremony planned for Monday can still occur at 11 AM. A tree fell near the flags and memorial, but …
Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close for a planned remodel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodel, citizens can visit nearby Driver Services Centers, County Clerk partners, utilize Self-Service Kiosks, or access online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Teenagers between 15 and 17 years of age …
