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Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
BARNES, SAMUEL I Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 07/04/2026 04:29 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: M. WALLACE Release Date: 07/04/2026 09:27 AM Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1000 CHESTNUT, CHRISTOPHER L Age: 36 Class: …
On July 3, a special event was held in South Pittsburg to celebrate local veterans. Several dozen veterans’ families, and area mayors attended the event at American Legion Post 62 to acknowledge the service members’ contributions to both the nation and the community. The gathering also featured recognition of distinguished individuals. Vietnam veterans Dr. Rusty …
Last week, the Marion County Government received two new vans. One was for the Marion County Food Bank and the other for Morton Memorial United Methodist Church in Monteagle for their food service. These vans will be used to assist both programs that provide food for those in need. The vans were purchased through a …
The Town of Jasper celebrated America’s 250th birthday with four-day community celebration July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. The festivities began Wednesday, July 1, with a Community Church Service. On Friday, the community gathered for a patriotic parade at 7:30 p.m., featuring local participants, decorated entries. The …
A former detective from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has admitted to official misconduct involving falsified sex offender registry documents. Robert Eugene Hargis entered his guilty plea on Tuesday at the Marion County Circuit Court, resolving part of a criminal case sparked by a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) inquiry into forged signatures on registry …
Congratulations to our very own Tim Yates of Whitwell High School for placing 2nd Place statewide in the Washington Youth Tour Short Story Contest, with his story standing out among thousands of entries from across Tennessee. He was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. What an …
 ANDERSON, CHESTER L Age: 36 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 06/28/2026 08:29 PM City: HIGDON Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T HOBBS Release Date: 06/30/2026 12:00 PM  Charge Bond FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 0  BOURQUE, PAUL L Age: …
A woman identified in a police report as a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee is charged with identity theft after investigators say she used a deceased woman’s EBT benefits in Marion County. Authorities are working to confirm the employment status of Carla Louise Collins. Kimball Police say Collins manually entered the late victim’s EBT …
 CABE, WILLIAM E Age: 44 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 06/26/2026 02:42 PM City: DUNLAP Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: F. MORRIS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0  CASE, LEVI B Age: 21 Class: …
