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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.

Everywhere You Look UT Campaign Continues in Tennessee

As part of the “Everywhere you look, UT” campaign, more than 50 University of Tennessee murals can be found across the state. Hamilton County unveiled one this week. Marion County has had one in place in Jasper since August 2023 at the UT Extension and Chamber of Commerce offices. The campaign aims to paint a …

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Jasper Fire Department Uses Grant Money for Needed Equipment

The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a Tennessee Fire Marshall Rescue Grant. The money from the grant was used to purchase a new S54-SLI spreader with pulling hooks and chain attachments, SC-240 SLI high strength cutter, 6 batteries with 3 chargers and Sawzall.

Area Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Fall

Each of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in April, and each came in at or below 4.1%, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Bledsoe County had the second-highest jobless rate at 3.9%, which was 0.3 of a percentage point lower than the rate it recorded in …

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Three Marion County Warriors Compete at the TSSAA State Track & Field Meet

Three Marion County High School athletes competed in the Class 2A TSSAA State Track & Field events on Tuesday in Murfreesboro. Warrior Ty Johnson placed 2nd in state for the high jump. Ryan Kitchen placed 6th overall in the shot-put competition and Brody Leonard also competed in the high jump.

Update on Dates for Board Meetings in Marion County

The City of South Pittsburg has changed its city meeting. The board will meet on Thursday, May 23, at 5 PM at the Senior Citizen Building. The Marion County Commission meeting date has changed because of the holiday from Monday, May 27 at 6 to Tuesday May 28, at 6 PM at Lawson Bldg. The Kimball …

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2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24; Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most …

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Live Broadcasts of Meetings Moving from The River 104.9 Facebook Page to the Sequatchie Valley Facebook Page

The River 104.9 announced on Thursday that all future meetings for the Town of Jasper, Marion County Commission, the City of South Pittsburg, and the Town of Kimball will be broadcasted on the Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook. Some upcoming meeting dates have been changed. The Town of Jasper meeting that was set for June 10 …

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Top of the Rock Tops in Tennessee

Congratulations to the Top of the Rock Restaurant on Jasper Mountain. People magazine has named the eatery as the most beautiful restaurant in Tennessee. The restaurant is only 5 years old and is located at the entrance of Jasper Highlands just above the Town of Kimball. Top of the Rock offers amazing views of the Sequatchie …

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Auto Collision Repair Shop at Marion County High School to be Named in Honor of David Moore

After 39 years, Coach David Moore has decided to retire from Marion County High School. In honor of his years of service in the classroom and behind the scenes, the body shop at the school is getting a new name. It will forevermore be known as The David Moore Auto Collision Repair Shop in his …

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Post Season High School Baseball and Softball Update

The Whitwell Lady Tigers defeated the South Pittsburg Lady Pirates on Wednesday for the Region Championship. Whitwell host Jo Byrns on Friday in the sectional round. The Lady Pirates travel to Gordonsville, also on Friday in Class 1A. The winners earn a berth into next week’s TSSAA State Tournament (Spring Fling) in Murfreesboro. In the …

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