New Hope News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in New Hope and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
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 …
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 …
South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will reduce I-24 West to two lanes (from …
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 >Â Rex Pesnell 454 61% Billy King 294 39% New Hope – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING >Â Billy Frame 247 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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% …
