Category: Monteagle

Changes Including Billing Coming to SVEC Members

Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op has some information to share with its members. Improvements include a fresh look for your bill, access to SmartHub for managing your account, the option to receive additional alerts, and more. As part of these enhancements, some members will notice an adjustment to their Electric Bill “Due Date”—starting with bills due …

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TDOT Ready for Winter Weather in Southeast Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …

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Local County Unemployment Rates for November

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Bledsoe County rose from 5.1% to 5.4. Grundy County dropped from …

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Vehicle Auction is Saturday at the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

This Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department will hold a vehicle auction. The auction will start at 9 a.m. CST, and the viewing will begin at 8 a.m. CST. The auction will be held at The Lawson Building, 300 Ridley Dr, Jasper. The vehicles will be sold as …

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Thank You from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our AMAZING citizens for their incredible generosity during the past few months in support of the MCSD Christmas for Kids program. Your monetary donations, along with the toys, coats, and shoes you’ve provided, are making a significant difference in the lives of children in …

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Gold Ball for Marion County and Silver for South Pittsburg

The Marion County Warriors celebrated a triumphant afternoon on Saturday, adding a fifth state football championship to the school’s trophy case after a 17-7 win over Milan. This is the Warriors’ first state title since 1995. The game began with a pivotal moment as Marion’s defensive back, Luke Tipton, intercepted a pass on the second …

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40 Residents Out as Fire Erupts at Monteagle Motel

A devastating fire at a motel in Monteagle has left nearly 40 residents displaced and uncertain about their future. The fire started around 10 on Thursday night at the Mountain Inn. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames in the eastern part of the structure and throughout the entire roof. Residents evacuated safely, with no …

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Bank Scam Warning

Tis the season for Shopping! Unfortunately, it is also the season for fraud and scams. Citizens Tri-County Bank warns its customers and others to PLEASE DO NOT Respond to or interact with unsolicited e-mail, text, or phone messages that ask you to click a link or provide personal information. When in doubt, call your bank …

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State Championship Games Ready to Kickoff

The TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state football championship games for two local teams are set to begin. South Pittsburg plays MASE at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, and Marion County battles Milan on Saturday with kickoff at 2 p.m. CT. If you can’t attend the games, The River 104.9 will provide live play-by-play of both contests. …

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Get Your Free Flu Shot at the Health Department

The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …

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