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Citizen’s Tri-County Bank is warning its customers to be aware of fake text messages (See picture below). THIS IS NOT COMING FROM CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY BANK. Please do not click on links, and DO NOT give out or type in personal information. Citizen’s Tri-County Bank will never send texts like this or ask you for personal …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a very sophisticated debit card scam. Here’s how it goes: I got a call, and the caller ID was my bank. The guy says he’s from the fraud dept, calling about my debit card ending in —-(the 4 correct numbers), and asks if I’d been …
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 …
While the U.S. economy looks strong in many ways—with low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market—many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs. The inflation rate has come down from its peak in mid-2022, but the effects of several years of record price increases still linger, leaving households struggling to make ends …
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 …
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 …
After a busy two days, the Marion County Santa Train was deemed a great success. Santa saw many happy, smiling faces. So many people helped make this day possible. The generosity of our communities was overwhelming. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Toys for Tots, and The Forgotten Child’s Fund for organizing so children …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released a video urging boaters to exercise extra caution near dam spillways. The agency has released a video demonstrating the potential dangers of getting too close to these areas. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3927790437509163 The TWRA reported that more than 15 deaths have occurred over the past decade due to boaters …
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 …
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 …
