Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department will offer the 16-hour Introduction to Fire & Emergency Services course on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings starting on 11/6/24 and ending on 11/16/24. If you are interested in attending, please contact Chief Lowell Hardin (lowell@jasperhighlandsfd.com). Have a non-emergency question? Facebook Message us or email Jasper Highlands Fire Department at …
All current students and families are invited to the Open House at the new Jasper Middle School on Monday, October 21st, 2024. The school is located at 15 Highway 150 in Jasper. 5th and 7th Grades will tour from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM 6th and 8th Grades will tour from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Students will be …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers that starting Monday, October 14, 2024, Hwy 27 (Suck Creek Mountain) will be reduced to one lane for three weeks as work is being done on much-needed shoulder repairs. This closure will impact the Powells Crossroads side from the bottom of the mountain to the turnback. Please …
On Sunday, October 12, 2024, at 2:02 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Eastbound I-24 at Mile marker 163 for a vehicle rupturing its fuel tank. Upon arrival, firemen found a vehicle entangled in the cable guardrail and ruptured its gas tank. Seeing no one was injured, oil drying and fuel cleaning began immediately. The …
On July 29th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents learned that on July 26th, Lillian Michele Lockhart (DOB: 9/12/95) reported for duty intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that while intoxicated, Lockhart responded to calls for …
MARION COUNTY SR-27 (SUCK CREEK RD) TDOT Maintenance in both directions from LM 18.5 to LM 19:Â The road will be down to one lane due to shoulder failure. Repairs will start after Traffic Control is set up. Red lights will be in place on 10/14/2024. Traffic will be impacted north and southbound. The timeline for …
On October 9, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM, the School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School and administration were notified of a concerning statement made by a 7th-grade student during an activity time. The SRD and the administration immediately began an investigation, and the student admitted to making the concerning statement. The student was taken …
Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …
