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Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.

Jasper Driver Services Center to close for one-day equipment upgrade on Friday

Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close on Friday, Sept. 20, for installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. It will reopen on Monday, Sept. 23. The new self-service kiosks can be used to complete many Driver Services transactions including renewing or replacing …

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Single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway requires help of multiple agencies

A single vehicle accident with entrapment on Griffith Highway required the help of multiple agencies early Sunday morning. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to assist at approximately 4:08 AM CDT.  In addition to Haletown VFD and five firemen, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Puckett EMS were …

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MCHS Interact Club Haunted House “Carnevil” coming Oct. 5th

A long standing tradition each year in our county is the Marion County High School haunted house. This year, the MCHS Interact Club will be hosting the event — “Carnevil” for one night only, October 5th, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 PM CDT. The event will take place in the MCHS gymnasium at the high …

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No Viable Threat at Jasper Schools

Marion County Schools received a call from the Department of Homeland Security regarding an allegation of a possible threat at schools in Jasper. The information was obtained at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, and the investigation ran until 3:00 am Thursday morning. Authorities determined that there was no viable threat in this instance. On Thursday, extra …

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WEPG Receives Spencer Wayne Grant

Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Travis Hickman, owner of The River 104.9, with a $2,500 check. This is the annual Spencer Wayne grant funding. Hickman said,” I’d like to thank the Marion County Chamber and everyone who contributed by playing in the annual golf tournament that helped the chamber raise the money. Hickman …

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Jasper Juvenile Charged after Threat made against Dade County School

On Wednesday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office received information from Marion County, TN Dispatch that a juvenile who resides in Jasper, TN, had made threats via social media towards Dade Middle School. Dade County Deputies immediately notified the school system and responded to Dade Middle School as a precaution until the juvenile was located. …

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Health Expo planned for Sept. 28

Marion County Health Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the courthouse square in Jasper. There will be seatbelt checks, anti-drug materials, drinking and driving materials, and more. They hope to see a great turnout, so be sure to join them. The Marion County Health Expo is …

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Graduation Dates in Marion County

Marion County Schools have announced the dates for the 2025 High School Graduation. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Marion County Virtual High School 4:30 p.m. and Marion County High School 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, South Pittsburg High School, 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, Whitwell High School, 7:00 p.m.

Outdoor Burning Request after Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire

On Sunday, just before 6 PM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 500 block of Hancock Road. Firemen found an acre of grass had burned. Jasper Highlands responded for mutual aid to assist Haletown. The fire was caused by some boxes being burned in a pile. Haletown Volunteer Fire …

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School Threat Scare was NOT for Marion County Tennessee

At 6:40 Monday morning, Marion County E911 dispatchers received a report of a potential threat to Marion County High School in Jasper, TN. The threat was communicated through Snapchat. In response, the SRD mobilized additional law enforcement to investigate further. Thanks to the swift action of all involved, including Homeland Security, who determined that the …

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