Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …
 ELROD, KURT S Age: 25 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/09/2026 04:17 PM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: WHITWELL POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: C CAMP Release Date: 02/09/2026 05:25 PM  Charge Bond FELONY POSS SCH VI RESALE MARIJUANA 2500  GARCIA, ADAN V …
 BRAZIEL, SUSAN L Age: 38 Class: Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 02/05/2026 06:39 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: T. CASH Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0 SHOPLIFTING UNDER $1000.00 0 VIOLATION OF PROBATION …
As overall inflation cools, rent continues to be the biggest factor keeping household costs elevated nationwide. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down which U.S. cities and states now have the highest median rents, using the latest HUD and Census data across more than 380 metros and all 50 states. Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, …
 BELL, LESA A Age: 46 Class: Race/Sex: B/F Intake Date: 02/05/2026 09:26 AM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: DUNN Release Date: 02/05/2026 10:46 AM  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 1000  BRAZIEL, SUSAN L …
BISHOP, WILLIAM H Age: 44 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/03/2026 12:48 AM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: T CASH Release Date: Charge Bond CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2500 CARTER, DAVID A Age: 31 Class: Race/Sex: W/M …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main Street, Building D, which closed for a planned remodel on May 14, 2025, will reopen on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The Driver Services Center will immediately resume regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. The refreshed …
Join the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for a special evening celebrating the incredible service work of our local Interact Clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools. These dedicated students have spent the year leading projects that strengthen our communities. This showcase gives them the stage to share their accomplishments as they prepare …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
