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What better way to start 2024 than with a political pop quiz? It is impossible to fail this one. There are 12 multiple choice questions, and you choose your favorite answer (or answers). It’s kind of like the honor system, and that’s what America is all about, right? Sharpen your pencils, silence your cell phones, …
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 …
Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This …
The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …
Christmas came early this year. Our South Pittsburg Pirates gave us a state football championship. They worked hard. Their coaches worked hard. And the Marion County community shared in support. I know somebody is already questioning why a Christmas column would begin with such a secular comment as the first paragraph. Well, it’s like this; …
On Saturday, December 16, the South Pittsburg Christmas parade was held. The floats and others were cheered on in front of a very enthusiastic crowd as everyone celebrated the Christmas season. The South Pittsburg Christmas parade winners were first place, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, second place, South Pittsburg Historical Preservation Society, and placing third, Arts …
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. …
The following roads will be closed at Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County from December 20 to March 15. These closures are necessary due to the wet weather and the freezing and thawing cycle, making the roads prone to rutting and erosion damage. Tower Drive past Pot Point Gate All side roads Haley Road …
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest took place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate with …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department 2023 Christmas for Kids Christmas Concert will feature Country music star Mo Pitney, Lost Hollow, award-winning country songwriter Jimmy Yeary, and local performers. The event is planned to take place on December 16 at the Kimball Tabernacle of Praise (“KTOP”), 1491 Battle Creek Rd in Kimball. All the toys collected …
