New Hope News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in New Hope and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Families across Marion County will once again have access to free summer meals for children through the Marion County Schools Summer Meal Pick-Up Program. According to information released by the school system on May 21, all children ages 18 and under are eligible to receive meals at no cost throughout the summer months. The program …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be “Lt. Prince” with the department. According to the sheriff’s department, several reports have been received from individuals who were contacted by the scammer and told they needed to pay fines over the phone. Officials emphasized that …
Marion County Schools has announced a schedule change for the end of the final week of school for the 2025-2026 school year, affecting all schools in the district, including campuses in Jasper, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, and Monteagle. According to Director of Schools Dr. Mark Griffith, Friday, May 22, 2026, will now be a remote learning …
Tennessee has already recorded nine boating-related deaths in 2026, putting the state ahead of last year’s pace as officials prepare for the busy summer boating season. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the number of fatalities this year has increased from five deaths reported during the same period in 2025. Officials say the rise …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the …
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
