Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will reduce I-24 East to two lanes (from Exit 181 to Moore …
Category: Marion County
Marion County February Meetings
Town of Kimball Thursday 2/13, 6 pm at the town hall. Town of Jasper Monday, 2/10, 6 pm, Jasper Library conference room City of South Pittsburg, Tuesday 2/11, 6 pm, senior citizens activity center. Marion County Commission Monday, 2/24 at 6 pm at the Lawson Bldg. past the MCHS front doors. Each meeting can be …
Important Information Concerning New 729 Area Code
With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved adding the new 729 area code to the existing 423 area code region, which covers our area. Starting February 5, 2025, all local calls made within the 423-area code must be dialed using 10 digits (area code and the 7-digit telephone number). On and …
School Voucher Program Passes in Tennessee
The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives have passed Gov. Bill Lee’s statewide expansion of school vouchers, otherwise known as the “Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025.” The legislation was passed after hours of debate on both sides of the issue during a speedy four-day special session on vouchers, disaster relief, and immigration enforcement. The …
Drivers Reminded about Using Caution Around School Buses
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public to prioritize safety on our roads, especially around school buses. Recently, the department has seen a concerning rise in complaints about drivers passing stopped school buses while picking up or dropping off students. Let’s remember to always be attentive and courteous behind the wheel. Please STOP …
Thornton Loses Lawsuit Against Two Marion County Residents
A court ruling has resulted in a significant loss for developer John “Thunder” Thornton, who sued Marion County residents Joey Blevins and Ronnie Kennedy over their criticism of his River Gorge Ranch Development. Blevins and Kennedy expressed concerns about the development above abandoned coal mines, which Thornton claimed were false. The judge dismissed Thornton’s claim …
Road Construction in the Area as of 1/28/25
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
Grundy County Man Missing for Nearly Five Years
In a case that is still open, Joshua David Day went missing from Grundy County, TN, on July 24th, 2020. Day was described as a 32-year-old white male, 5′ 9″ tall, 125 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. On July 24th, 2020, Josh went 4-wheeler riding around Raven’s Point in Grundy County with friends. …
Outbuilding Destroyed by Fire, but Home Saved
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:34 AM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to an outbuilding fire on Scratch Ankle Rd. Sequatchie Volunteer Fire Department and Jasper Highlands Fire also responded to assist. Upon arrival, the building was fully engulfed and had caught the roof of the nearby home on fire. Firemen quickly extinguished the …