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SVEC Christmas Auction to Benefit Multi-County Cancer Support Network.

Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (SVEC) will be hosting online Christmas Auction to benefit the multi-county Cancer Support Network. The auction will take place November 12th – 14th, with bidding ending on the 14th at 1:00 PM CST.  Select items will be available for online bidding on Facebook while others can be viewed or bids placed …

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MCSD Christmas for Kids Application Process Closes November 20

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process closes on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N Oak Ave, Jasper, TN, and complete …

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Election Results for Marion County

Jasper – Alderman (2 seats) 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Jim Fowler 819 35% > Les Price 725 31% Paul West 554 24% John Christof 243 10% Kimball – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING >  Rex Pesnell 454 61% Billy King 294 39% New Hope – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING >  Billy Frame 247 …

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Voters Reminded to Utilize Election Day Hotline for Questions and Text to Report Fraud or Other Issues

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections remind all registered voters casting ballots of two resources available to have questions answered or concerns addressed by election experts. Voters can call the Election Day Hotline at 1-877-850-4959 with questions or text “TN” to 45995 to report fraud or other election-related issues. Tennessee …

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Nearly 44,000 Tennessee Students Vote in Mock Election

This year, 43,744 students from 168 schools across Tennessee cast votes for President and U.S. Senate as part of the Tennessee Secretary of State’s 2024 Student Mock Election. “Through their participation, these future leaders experienced how registered Tennessee voters select their elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We are excited about the enthusiasm …

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Marion County Residents Can Sign Up for Smart911 Notification

The Marion County Emergency Management Agency asks citizens to sign up for the Smart911 Notification System. Stay Informed, Stay Safe. Join the county-wide notification system to receive the latest weather condition updates and emergency alerts directly on your phone! Simply click the Link Log In – Smart911or to sign up. Your safety is our priority, …

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Early Voting Ends: Area Counties Report More Ballots Cast than in 2020

Early voting wrapped up on Thursday in Tennessee; many counties reported long lines. All surrounding counties, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe, Hamilton, and Franklin, are reporting an increase in the number of voters compared to 2020. If you didn’t get an opportunity to cast your ballot early, you can do so on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. …

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Update!! Arson Suspected in Palmer School Fire

On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer Fire Department responded to the former Palmer Elementary School for a possible structure fire with smoke visible from the building at the time of the call. Initial first responders immediately requested the additional response of mutual aid resources from surrounding fire departments for manpower and equipment, …

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Tennessee Early Voting Down from 2020, but Up Locally

With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …

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Girl Scout Dues Going Up

Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …

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