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The Sequatchie Valley Ducks Unlimited Chapter 34 will be hosting their annual Fall Flight Banquet Membership Dinner and Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at “The Hooch” (the old U.S. Stove building) on Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg. The local chapter which is based in Marion County, promotes the sport and heritage of waterfowl hunting …
The hype over this fast food restaurant’s arrival to the Tennessee Valley has been insane. “It’s just another burger place…” is what you may be thinking, but fans of the chain say it’s so much more. And if you’re familiar with their famous burgers and irresistible sauces, then you know exactly why Whataburger’s new Scottsboro, …
Three of us shared a garage apartment in Atlanta. It was small and crowded. The kitchen was smaller than a closet. To defrost the refrigerator required pulling it out of the kitchen and into the so-called living room. We were fortunate to have found a place in walking distance of Emory University. There, in the …
I just saw a TV commercial for an “Atlanta Braves 2023 All-Star Game Bat.” For $139, you get a baseball bat signed by the eight Braves who were selected to the All-Star game. I wanted to take a closer look at the bat, so I went online to examine it. Just as I had suspected, …
With the Hwy 127 yard sale in full swing this weekend, the Dunlap Police Department wants to remind citizens in the area that the event usually also brings counterfeit money to the area. The police department would recommend purchasing a marker to check for counterfeit bills, or you’ll need to pay extra attention to the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a cutthroat trout caught on Ft. Patrick Henry Reservoir, Boone tailwater in East Tennessee. Ten-year-old Palmer M. Tipton landed the record fish on July 22 which weighed 4 pounds, 12 ounces. The young angler used a nightcrawler as bait. The …
Every year I clean out my pockets and share the notes I’ve made while watching sporting events on TV. I listen carefully to the sportscasters, who have a lot of time to fill. Despite the recent changes to speed up baseball games, there are still plenty of time-outs, pitching changes, and stalling tactics. In football games, 60 minutes of action transpires in a 4-hour …
Never let the sun go down on your anger friends. Never. Because if you do then the people that you believe are receiving your anger really have control of you. That is why I try my best to serve others, even those that have done me wrong. Does that mean that I have to live …
The Marion County Chamber banquet will be held on August 17 at the Hooch in South Pittsburg. The Chamber will celebrate a wonderful year they’ve had with the Marion County business community! The guest speaker for the event will be Mike Partin, President/CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. There will be great food, music, silent …
I don’t know why, but kids love to visit noisy places. Loud music, lots of games, and lots of other kids. Some of us adults frequent these places, too. For some reason a lot of birthday parties are held in such places. It is usually highly efficient, good food, but mass confusion if you’re trying …
