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Search for Missing Man Continues Three Years Later

Family, friends, and law enforcement officials continue to search for a man who went missing on Friday, July 24, 2020. Grundy County resident 32 year-old Josh Day disappeared on his four-wheeler in the Foster Falls area. The initial search for Josh was spearheaded by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Josh’s four-wheeler was found quickly, just …

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Free Flu Shots Nov. 1

The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on November 1. At least you can go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM.

Local Road Construction

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 136.0 to MM 141.0: 10/22/2023-10/23/2023 6pm – 6am Milling and paving multiple sections within the stated log miles. The #3 and # 2 lanes will be closed reducing lanes from 3 to 1. Brake inspection station at the 136.6LM will be closed as well. MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) …

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Marion County Sheriff’s Department Accepting Applications the Christmas for Kids beginning Monday

Starting Monday, October 22, 2023, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department will begin accepting applications for their 2023 Christmas for Kids program. The following are required: if you received something last year you are not eligible for this year, you MUST provide proof of income for all adults in the home to include government aid, IDENTIFICATION …

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Critical Need for O-positive and O-negative Blood Donors

Due to multiple trauma patients being treated Tuesday morning at area hospitals, the community blood supply has reached a critically low level. Blood Assurance is in dire need of both O-positive and O-negative blood donors to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org, or walk into any donation …

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Santa and Mrs. Claus Coming to Jasper to Help the Christmas for Kids Campaign

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on November 24 on the square in Jasper. The event will take place from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be accepting donations for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department’s Christmas for Kids campaign. They will be accepting new …

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Debris Burn Permits are Now Required

Tennesseans are being reminded to keep burn safety measures top of mind as the state heads into its fire season. Starting October 15, debris burn permits for leaf and brush piles are required, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is observing National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14, 2023, …

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127 Handguns Found in Tennessee Schools Last Year

Last year, 127 handguns were found in Tennessee public schools, a 111% increase from before the pandemic, according to the Tennessee Safe Schools report. According to a recently published Tennessee Comptroller report, the General Assembly has invested more than $240 million in school safety over the last year. In addition to allocating more money toward …

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Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-Off Winners

UT TSU Extension Marion County has announced the Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-off winners from Saturday’s event in Jasper. Fan Favorite Award – Tanya Barbee 3rd Place – Greg Varnell 2nd Place – Tanya Barbee 1st Place – Kannen Reames Main photo: Marion County 4-H members

High School Football Results from October 13

The South Pittsburg Pirates blasted the Chattanooga Prep Sentinels on Friday night, 41-14. The Pirates scored all their 41 points in the first half. Senior Logan Hargis, who won two state track championships in the spring, showed off his speed on the football field as he raced 90 yards for a touchdown on the opening …

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