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Category: Marion County

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

Provisional Ballots Counted in Marion County; Close District 2, Seat B Commission Race Certified

Provisional ballots from Marion County’s August 6th county general and state primary election were counted Monday evening at the Marion County Election Commission, settling any remaining uncertainty in a closely watched County Commission race decided by just two votes. According to the Valley Votes Facebook page and its creator, Kerri Brewer, Marion County had 23 …

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VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – August 10, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.    

Marion County Arrest Report for August 9, 2026

  FROST, BENJAMIN R   Age: 41 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 08/08/2026 06:13 PM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer: J WAY    Release Date:     Charge Bond SENT.TO SERVE TIME ORDER OF SESSION 0   HUMPHRIES, CHARITY …

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Haletown Fire and Rescue go through Training

Saturday morning, 8 members of Haletown Fire and Rescue went to Macedonia boat ramp and did some drafting training. It was a refresher course for some members and teaching the new members how to draft. This training is very important in our area. Training helps ensure the firefighters are ready to respond safely and effectively …

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Marion County Football Coach Earns Award

Join us in congratulating Marion County Defensive Coordinator, Robert Flowers, as the 2026 High School Broyles Award Winner! The Broyles Award is a prestigious honor recognizing the top assistant coaches in college and high school football. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Broyles Award? The Broyles Award was established in 1996 to …

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Local General Election Results and State Governor Results

Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72%   Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81%   Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …

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Road Construction Update for Marion and Hamilton Counties

MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up. MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: …

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Arrest Report for Marion County, TN for August 5, 2026

  ADAMS, JACOB L   Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 08/04/2026 09:19 AM    City: JASPER    Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL    Arrested By Officer: SWAFFORD    Release Date: 08/04/2026 09:34 AM    Charge Bond DUI 1000   BERRY, DAVID C   Age: 62 Class: NON …

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Thursday is Election Day

Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …

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Circuit Court Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron, Jr. Passes

Sequatchie Valley Now learned Tuesday afternoon about the passing of Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., Circuit Court Judge for Tennessee’s 12th Judicial District, who died on August 3, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at home. 12th Judicial District covers Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, …

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