Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state football championship games for two local teams are set to begin. South Pittsburg plays MASE at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, and Marion County battles Milan on Saturday with kickoff at 2 p.m. CT. If you can’t attend the games, The River 104.9 will provide live play-by-play of both contests. …
A new phishing scam is targeting iPhone users in Marion County and possibly other areas. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says if you receive a text message like the one shown in the image at SvalleyNews.com, DO NOT click on the link to “unlock your account.” This could give scammers access to all your personal …
New Beginnings Church is asking for the public’s help with the Town of Jasper Christmas Parade on December 14. You can help manage the floats in the parade. They need 20 people stationed around the square to ensure children don’t get in front of the floats. If you would like to help, please get in …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
This Saturday, December 6, Marion County Sheriff’s Department personnel will be in Jasper on the square from 8 a.m. to noon to accept toys, cash, shoes, and checks for the Christmas for Kids program. Please give if possible so Christmas cheer is available to those in need. The department appreciates the wonderful support of our …
The Marion County Sheriff’s information concerning animal cruelty and required proper care of your pets. Per Tennessee Law, pets must have food, water, and shelter. Pets also must be provided with shade in the heat and warmth in the cold. Present law provides that a person commits the offense of cruelty to animals, a Class …
On Saturday afternoon, just before 5 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a truck fire beside a resident. The Jasper Fire Department was called to the scene for the use of their tanker. Upon arrival, the vehicle was fully involved, and the fire was trying to extend into the home’s attic. Firemen responded aggressively, …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department will hold a vehicle auction on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The auction will start at 9 a.m. CST, and the viewing will begin at 8 a.m. CST. The auction will be held at The Lawson Building, 300 Ridley Drive. The vehicles will be sold as is, and CASH ONLY will be …
After winning the Class 1A state championship last year and losing 18 seniors, many thought South Pittsburg would need to rebuild, and rebuild they did. With only 4 seniors on the 2024 team, the Pirates are back in the state championship game. The Pirates were able to wear down a massive Coalfield defensive front, rushing …
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association classifications on Wednesday, December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists in each classification were …
