Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …
Class 1A McKenzie (7-0) – 100 (10) Coalfield (6-1) – 81 t3. Oliver Springs (6-1) – 67 t3. Halls (7-0) – 67 t5. Whitwell (6-1) – 60 Chattanooga Prep (5-1) – 45 Union City (5-2) – 35 t8. Gordonsville (5-2) – 23 t8. MASE (5-1) – 23 South Fulton (6-1) – 17 Others receiving votes: …
On Thursday, the Jasper Middle School administration was informed of a threat made by a 6th grader during school. According to a short post on the school system’s Facebook page, law enforcement was contacted immediately. The student has been sent to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority. No other information was released.
Dunlap Firefighters and the Dunlap Police Department Search and Rescue Team returned home safely from their deployment to Unicoi County to assist the victims of the tremendous flooding. Firemen from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department have also returned home after helping victims of the hurricane flooding. The road to recovery in East Tennessee is going …
The Jasper Highlands Veterans Group is on a mission to spread some holiday cheer to our brave service members deployed this Christmas. They are gathering items for care packages that will bring comfort and joy to those who are away from home. **How You Can Help** **Donate items or funds**: Every little bit counts! We …
The Kimball Christian Academy has been collecting donations over the last few days for the flood victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. On Thursday, their first load of supplies will be on their way. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has shared another way to help. An RV camper is set up at the old Hales …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone that it’s important to stay vigilant as scams are becoming increasingly frequent. They want to make sure you’re aware of a couple of alarming trends: Spoofed Calls: Some individuals are receiving calls that appear to be from our MCSD line. The caller claims to be from the …
Some members of Dunlap Fire and Police, Signal Mountain Fire Department, Jasper Highlands, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and the Chattanooga Fire Department are all working in the flood area of Tennessee. The ground area search operations are being conducted over a 10-hour day. Lt. Jody Lockhart described the conditions as extremely hazardous, with debris built up approximately 24 …
