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Category: Marion County

Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Scam Warning

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department warns about a phone scam targeting residents for personal data. If you get an unsolicited call asking for money, do not share any information. Current scams include: Claims of outstanding warrants resolved by payment Threats of arrest over unpaid fees Callers pretending to be companies requesting verification of your details …

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …

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Marion County Arrest Report for April 6, 2026

  BRYANT, BILLIE F   Age: 61 Class: DETAINEE    Race/Sex: W/F      Intake Date: 04/02/2026 11:05 PM    City: WHITWELL    Arrested By Department: DRUG TASK FORCE    Arrested By Officer: C. LAYNE    Release Date:     Charge Bond POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 0 POSS OF SCH II FENTANYL 0 UNLAWFUL …

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Volunteer Fire Departments Hurting from High Fule Prices

Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …

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Lots of Road Work in the Area

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7: The contractor will work on I-24 westbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7: Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/08/26 – 04/09/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 in …

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Male Body Found in Monteagle Last Month has been Identified

Investigators say human remains found in Monteagle last month belong to 75-year-old Richard Barnhill who was last seen in July of 2025 at an RV park where he lived. Monteagle Police said Barnhill was reported missing in September of 2025. The man’s body was recovered in late March of this year at the 700 block …

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Marion County, TN Arrest Report for April 3, 2026

  BELL, LESA A   Age: 46 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: B/F      Intake Date: 04/02/2026 11:33 AM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer:     Release Date: 04/02/2026 11:53 AM    Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 2000   BRYANT, BILLIE F …

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Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Marion County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint: Date: April 10, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: US Hwy 41 @ Marion County Park The scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.

Marion County Arrest Report for Wednesday April 1, 2026

  BAXTER, MARKEL   Age: 28 Class:     Race/Sex: B/M      Intake Date: 03/31/2026 10:43 AM    City: GRIFFIN    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer: M HOBBS    Release Date:     Charge Bond FAIL TO APPEAR 4000   ESPINOZA-CASTRO, VICENTE E   Age: 31 Class: DETAINEE  …

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Vegetation Removal Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Marion County

Drivers traveling near I-24 East and West in Marion County are encouraged to be aware of maintenance activities that will have an impact on traffic. Currently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews are closing the left lane on I-24 East and West from mile marker 140.6 to mile marker 166.4 for vegetation removal. Nightly closures will occur Sunday …

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