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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.

TN High School Football Standings October 8

Class A, Region 3 REGION OVERALL W L W L Whitwell 2 0 2 5 Copper Basin 1 1 2 5 Sale Creek 0 0 6 0 South Pittsburg 0 0 5 1 Lookout Valley 0 2 2 5 Class 2A, Region 2 REGION OVERALL W L W L Eagleton Academy 1 0 6 1 …

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VIDEO: South Pittsburg City Meeting – October 2025

Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s City Meeting for October 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.

Marion County Youth Basketball Association Sign-Ups begin Oct. 25

Marion County Youth Basketball Association (MCYBA) will soon be getting the 2025-2026 season underway and sign-ups will begin starting on October 26th. MCBYA is for players grades Pre-K through 5th Grade. In-person sign-ups will take place between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon at the Marion County High School Gym on Saturday, October 25th; Saturday, November …

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Marion County Election Commission announces October meeting date

The Marion County Election Commission has given public notice of their next regular meeting date for October 2025. The meeting, open to all residents of Marion County, TN and all interested persons in the public, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Marion County Election Commission building at 109 Academy Avenue in …

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BlueCross Launches BlueHorizon Apprenticeship Program

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) is launching BlueHorizon, a full-time, paid apprenticeship program offering an accelerated path to an Associate Degree in Health Sciences from Chattanooga State Community College and a full-time paid customer service role at BlueCross. Roy Vaughn, SVP and chief human resources officer for BlueCross, noted that as rising costs continue to …

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October is Anti-Bullying Month

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone that October is Anti-Bullying Month. It’s a reminder to take a stand against bullying in any form. Parents, let’s have those crucial conversations with our kids about the impact of their words and actions. Choosing kindness can make a world of difference. A simple smile, a greeting, or …

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High School Radio Coverage for Games on October 3

South Pittsburg will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Marion County is at home this week against region opponent Bledsoe County in a battle of two ranked teams. Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (2-4, 2-0) is at …

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High School Football Rankings September 30

Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 4-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 123 points. Record: 4-2. Last week: No. 3 Oliver Springs, 109 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 4 Clay County, 95 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 5 Hampton, 67 points. …

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Marion County Retiring Jacob Saylors’ Jersey

On October 24, Marion County High School will honor #8 Jacob Saylors by retiring his jersey. Jacob is a true example of what it means to be a Warrior for Life! Saylor’s rushing ability helped Marion County to three TSSAA championship games. Don’t miss this special celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember for …

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Unemployment Rates Drop in Area Counties

According to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), unemployment rates declined in every Tennessee county in August. All 95 counties saw their unemployment rates drop from July to August, while no county experienced a decline from June to July. Local county unemployment rates: Marion-5.3 in July, down to 4.1 …

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