The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is accepting photos for its 2024-25 calendar and license contest. The annual contest determines which wildlife photos will be featured in the agency’s next calendar and on license cards issued by the TWRA. Photographers can send in up to 10 of their favorite fishing, hunting, boating, and native wildlife …
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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.
Fentanyl Distribution Investigation Leads to Four Arrests
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, working with the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, continues its work to reduce the presence of dangerous drugs throughout Sequatchie County and the judicial district. Recently, another drug investigation was wrapped up, resulting in the arrests of four individuals. After several weeks of investigation, charges of Criminal Conspiracy …
Enter Now the 2024 Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off
Entries are open for the 2024 Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off! Do you have what it takes to win? Enter your recipe today! :https://bit.ly/3S00AyW *Recipe entries require the original main dish/entree/main course recipe is prepared and cooked in Lodge Cast Iron cookware. The ten finalists chosen must compete during the National Cornbread Festival on April 27, …
Winter Weather Expected Next Week; TDOT Ready
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all 95 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. The department has three salt vendors to refill salt bins as needed in …
Ross Family Liquidation Auction in Whitwell Jan. 20 presented by RLM Land and Auction
THE FOLLOWING IS A PAID COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Many Generations of Farm Equipment & More!! Ross Family Liquidation Auction Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at 9:00 am CST 2009 W Francis Springs Rd Whitwell, TN 37397 1996 Blue 379 Peterbilt, N-14 Cummins, Miles Showing: 1,564,354; Trans Eatonfuller 15 SP, Double over, Vin:1XP-5D69X-2-TD420657 John Deere 6500 Sprayer, 60’ …
24-25 School Calendar Approved for Marion County Schools
At the Marion County School Board meeting on Monday, the school calendar was approved for 2024-25. The first full day for students in 2024 is August 7. Fall Break: October 14-18. Thanksgiving: November 25-29. Christmas: December 20 (short day) until January 7, 2025. Spring Break: March 24-28, 2025. You can download a printable PDF of …
Ask the Doctor: Ring in the New Year with No Pain after Meals
Q: I’m having abdominal pain after enjoying my favorite meals this holiday season (candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup). Should I see a doctor? Asking for a friend – signed, Buddy the Elf A: If you’re feeling a little bloated after those extra helpings of dressing, dessert, or spaghetti with crushed Pop-Tarts, that’s perfectly …
One Month Away from the Food City and Starbucks Openings
It was announced during last week’s Town of Kimball board meeting that two businesses are moving toward opening dates. Food City plans a soft public opening on February 6 from 5 to 7 PM. Food City’s grand opening will be February 7. 176 people will be employed at the store. Also, Tony Roma’s restaurant is …
Marion County Emergency Management Agency Survey
The Marion County Emergency Management Agency is updating the Marion County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Your feedback on a survey will help ensure their plan revision reflects the citizens’ needs. They thank you for taking the time to complete our short survey. The Hazard Mitigation Plan aims to identify hazards that could affect our county and …



