Enrollment for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Christmas for Kids program is coming up in November. Families can enroll from Monday, November 3, until Monday, November 17. The following requirements must be met to enroll: You and your child (or children) must be citizens of Marion County Valid proof of identification Proof of income …
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Four Fire Departments Respond to I-24 Truck Fire
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7:55 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to I-24 eastbound mile-marker 158 for a semi on fire. Jasper Fire and Kimball Fire Departments responded for mutual aid along with Fire Rehab Services. Upon arrival, firefighters found the tractor fully involved and spreading to the trailer. They immediately began …
High School Football Recap for Games Played on October 10
The South Pittsburg Pirates scored four defensive touchdowns, three of which occurred in the first eight minutes. This resulted in a 49-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and contributed to their Region 3-1A victory. Brandon Goldsmith returned an interception for 38 yards, Jordan McClendon returned another interception for 28 yards, Taedyn Bibbs …
Dragboat races return to Marion County Park and Nickajack Lake this weekend
The Greater Jasper Jaycees and Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association (SODA) is hosting the Outboard Nationals “Thunder on the Lake” dragboat races this weekend in Marion County. The events will take place both Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th at Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. Saturday’s races will take place starting at 9 AM …
Upcoming Fall Events
With the fall season fully underway and cool weather slated to arrive in the Tennessee Valley, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors or get underway with some fall events and festivities. Several events are coming up locally or around the area that are perfect for the family. Here’s some upcoming events to check out: …
TN High School Football Standings October 8
Class A, Region 3 REGION OVERALL W L W L Whitwell 2 0 2 5 Copper Basin 1 1 2 5 Sale Creek 0 0 6 0 South Pittsburg 0 0 5 1 Lookout Valley 0 2 2 5 Class 2A, Region 2 REGION OVERALL W L W L Eagleton Academy 1 0 6 1 …
High School Radio Coverage for Games on October 3
South Pittsburg will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Marion County is at home this week against region opponent Bledsoe County in a battle of two ranked teams. Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (2-4, 2-0) is at …
High School Football Rankings September 30
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 4-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 123 points. Record: 4-2. Last week: No. 3 Oliver Springs, 109 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 4 Clay County, 95 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 5 Hampton, 67 points. …
Unemployment Rates Drop in Area Counties
According to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), unemployment rates declined in every Tennessee county in August. All 95 counties saw their unemployment rates drop from July to August, while no county experienced a decline from June to July. Local county unemployment rates: Marion-5.3 in July, down to 4.1 …



