Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Marion County Libraries has established a partnership with Room to Read focused on promoting literacy. Their goal is to place more books in local households. As a result, all Marion County students in grades K-3 have been provided with two books, which were delivered on Wednesday to Jasper Elementary School. Gratitude is expressed to Ms. …
On Sunday, a motor vehicle accident occurred near the Kimball Chattanooga St. Community College entrance. The crash involved two vehicles and included at least one fatality. Sequatchie Valley Now issued a request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol for public information concerning the accident. THP responded by saying the requested records are part of an ongoing …
On Monday at 2 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a semi-truck fire on Interstate 24 at mile-marker 162. The Town Jasper and Jasper Highlands Fire Departments were called for mutual aid. Upon arrival, the tractor was fully engulfed and spread to the trailer. Crews kept the fire from spreading and kept the trailer …
The Town of Jasper invites you to their annual Christmas parade on Saturday December 14 beginning at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is ‘Country Christmas.’ Call the Town of Jasper for more information at 423-942-3180 or you can e-mail maryhaleyadams@jaspertn.gov to register. Make your plans now.
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (SVEC) will be hosting online Christmas Auction to benefit the multi-county Cancer Support Network. The auction will take place November 12th – 14th, with bidding ending on the 14th at 1:00 PM CST. Select items will be available for online bidding on Facebook while others can be viewed or bids placed …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process closes on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N Oak Ave, Jasper, TN, and complete …
South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …
Tennessee American Water has emphasized that they conduct regular lead testing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Particularly, older residences constructed before 1988 are at a higher risk of having lead pipes, galvanized steel pipes, or pipes made from unidentified materials. Action Plan Customers who fall under the affected category have either received or can …
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, 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 are announced …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will reduce I-24 West to two lanes (from …
