Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
At 6:40 Monday morning, Marion County E911 dispatchers received a report of a potential threat to Marion County High School in Jasper, TN. The threat was communicated through Snapchat. In response, the SRD mobilized additional law enforcement to investigate further. Thanks to the swift action of all involved, including Homeland Security, who determined that the …
Marion County’s quarterback, Tilton Pickett, only completed five passes on Friday, but they were good for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Warriors are now 3-0 on the season with the 35-0 win over the Central Purple Pounders. Class 2A’s sixth-ranked Bledsoe County Warriors used 13 ball carriers to rush for 377 yards, with all …
Marion County citizen Thomas Morgan has filed a lawsuit against county officials, claiming they violated his civil rights by removing him from county commission meetings. The lawsuit says that at the January 22 meeting, Chairwoman Linda Mason opened the floor to the attendees for public comment but noted that the comments must address matters on …
We have an update on a lawsuit against the Town of Jasper and two police officers. In August 2023, we brought you a story about Jasper Police making a traffic stop and arresting 52-year-old Samuel Hrynecwicz from Dunlap. He alleges 11 rights violations occurred during this incident in the lawsuit filed last month. The Town …
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …
Marion County (2-0) powered past East Hamilton on Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, 35-0. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 202 yards and five touchdowns. Four of his TDs were caught by Sam Pickett (no relation), who finished with 200 yards of offense on nine touches. The South Pittsburg …
ATTENTION TEACHERS: it is that time of year again! The 2024-2025 Bright Ideas Education Grant application is OPEN NOW until Monday, September 30, for all Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative area educators. SVEC again pledges $10,000 to our area educators to fund creative, hands-on classroom projects. Tell the SVEC all about your fun ideas and how …
In area high school football this week, the South Pittsburg Pirates will host Franklin County. Live on The River 104.9 Marion County is at home this week as they host East Hamilton. On The River 104.9 stream The Whitwell Tigers will play at Greenback. Kickoff time has been changed to 6 PM. On The River …
Public access to Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties resumed on Monday following a temporary closure that facilitated a still-ongoing investigation into vandalism and theft of state-owned equipment in the forest. “While we are frustrated by the destruction of equipment used to keep our forests and communities safe from wildfire, we are grateful …
At 3:30 a.m. Friday (August 23), a male subject came onto Haletown Volunteer Fire Department property and stole the light bar from their new brush truck in full view of security cameras. The subject was driving a 2006-2008 silver Honda Civic with a bungee cord holding the bumper down and a donut tire on the …
