Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The Dunlap Fire Department has been deployed with Dunlap Police, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, Chattanooga Fire, and Jasper Highlands Fire to assist with operations in Unicoi County after the flooding from the hurricane. Crews arrived safely at the staging area at around 1:00 AM Central Time on Monday. They expect sporadic updates as crews are …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office needs your help. They understand the quality of the images below may not be the best, but they hope someone can help! Authorities are looking for an SUV, potentially white or a lighter color. Three individuals, all dressed in black, exited the vehicle. The driver returned shortly after. They broke …
Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett threw for 74 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 52 yards as Marion County defeated Brainerd 40-6 on Saturday. Sam Pickett totaled 98 yards of offense and three scores. Marion (5-1) allowed just 41 yards, including 20 rushing yards on 20 carries during their Homecoming win. Kayley McLemore was named Homecoming …
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties and …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department introduced Deputy PJ Dickerson as the new School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School. PJ has always been passionate about serving our community and is living his dream as an SRD. Deputy Dickerson brings dedication and professionalism to the role. He is excited to be part of the …
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) discussed a proposal to increase prices for boating registration, hunting, fishing, and sportsman licenses, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, annual boating registration fees currently range between $15 and $59. However, they would increase by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees, which …
Friday night at 9:23, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 2100 block of Highway 134 for a structure fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a fully involved structure fire, with 50-foot-tall flames and a brush fire spreading from the burning structure. Fire crews immediately began preventing the fire from spreading …
Remote Area Medical, a Knoxville-based nonprofit, will hold a free two-day clinic in Jasper, TN, from October 12 to 13. RAM offers free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, RAM asks that people be prepared to choose between dental or vision services. Medical services will be offered to …
