Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
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 Tuesday afternoon, T-Mobile announced that Jasper is one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $35,487.15 grant will be used to install solar-powered charging benches in the Jasper Historic Courthouse Square and library, allowing citizens to stay connected near outdoor community hubs and gathering spaces. The Carolyn Stewart Public Library submitted the project. …
On Monday at 10:32 a.m., the Jasper Highlands Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Jasper Highlands Boulevard, between the pedestrian bridge and the entry gate. Firefighters found the front end of a pick-up truck in flames. Their team worked and the fire was quickly extinguished. The driver escaped the vehicle safely, but the …
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury investigated allegations of malfeasance related to Jasper Middle School. The investigation was limited to selected records for the period July 10, 2023, through November 18, 2024. The results of the investigation were communicated with the Office of the District Attorney General of the 12th Judicial District. BACKGROUND: …
Parkridge Health System is thrilled to announce a $500,000 renovation of the Emergency Room at Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper. This significant investment will elevate the exceptional care we provide as a critical access point for emergency services for our neighbors in Marion, Sequatchie, and North Alabama. “This renovation will allow us to elevate the …
The River 104.9 is so excited to partner with BoomTown Saints, CDX Nashville’s 2025 “Group of the Year,” and the Town of Jasper for the Independence Day BIG BOOM! Save the date for July 5, 2025, beginning at 4 pm, with music starting at 5 pm and all the food, crafts, vendors, fireworks, and fun …
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 …
