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Kimball News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Kimball and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities including Battle Creek.

Local teams set to play in “BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship” (Jamboree) beginning August 9th

Summer is coming to a close and we’re just weeks away from prep football action here in the tri-state area, much of that beginning with what we’ve known as the annual “Jamboree” for many years, now titled the “BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship,” with 24 area teams set to take to the field at Finley …

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Swimmers warned to be cautious when using local rivers, creeks, and lakes

While summertime has heated up this year and you might be thinking about taking a dip in your local river or stream to cool off, some experts are asking that you think again before getting into local waters. A new study found many parts of Tennessee’s rivers and lakes are simply too polluted to safely …

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‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ traffic safety campaign underway across the region this week

Today kicked off a multi-state crack-down on speeding in the southeast. The safety campaign, Operation Southern Slow Down, was created to increase enforcement on major highways and interstates during travel periods when fatality rates are at the highest. The five day enforcement period which runs from July 15th to July 19th this year will ramp …

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Jasper, Kimball, and Whitwell Fire Departments take part in pump operations and draft class over the weekend

Volunteer firefighters with the Jasper, Kimball, and Whitwell Volunteer Fire Departments took part in a join training effort on Saturday in Jasper. The 16-hour training covered pump operations and a draft class, necessary for the department members to have a better operational understanding of equipment and how to properly “draft” water from a temporary tank …

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Marion County Health Expo Coming in September

UT Extension, Coordinated School Health, and TDOH will present the Marion County Health Expo this fall. It will be on September 28, 2024, from 9am-1pm CST around courthouse square in Jasper. They are looking for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, anyone who sells healthcare products or self-care products, food trucks, and entertainment such as …

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Road Construction Update as of July 4

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound at LM 15.62: Right Lane is currently shut down to one lane. investigating a possible sink hole. Further information when available. MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sink hole. Traffic is using …

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Tractor Supply Apologizes to Customers

Tractor Supply has announced it will eliminate its Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions and goals in an apology to customers. The statement says Tractor Supply vows to withhold data from the Human Rights Campaign, revoke funding from Pride festivals and focus on land conservation.

Squatting Your Vehicle Will Cost You in Tennessee

As of Monday, July 1 Tennessee’s new law prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle on a road if it has “Carolina Squat” modifications. The law makes it a Class-B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. Punishments increase in severity for continued violations. So, you know, the rear end of the …

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To Vote in August You must be Registered by July 2

Want to make sure your voice is heard? Be sure you’re registered to vote! To be eligible to participate in the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election on August 1, you have until July 2 to register. To check to see if you are already registered, or if you need to …

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Flag Football Coming to Jasper

Jasper Parks and Recreation will be offering Flag Football this fall. This is for ages kindergarten to 8th grade. Boys and girls. Practices will be in Jasper, and games will be played in Chattanooga. Signups will start in July and will be online at jasper-Tn.com. Will have an informational meeting at the Jasper baseball field …

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