The Kimball Christian Academy has been collecting donations over the last few days for the flood victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. On Thursday, their first load of supplies will be on their way. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has shared another way to help. An RV camper is set up at the old Hales …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone that it’s important to stay vigilant as scams are becoming increasingly frequent. They want to make sure you’re aware of a couple of alarming trends: Spoofed Calls: Some individuals are receiving calls that appear to be from our MCSD line. The caller claims to be from the …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office needs your help. They understand the quality of the images below may not be the best, but they hope someone can help! Authorities are looking for an SUV, potentially white or a lighter color. Three individuals, all dressed in black, exited the vehicle. The driver returned shortly after. They broke …
Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett threw for 74 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 52 yards as Marion County defeated Brainerd 40-6 on Saturday. Sam Pickett totaled 98 yards of offense and three scores. Marion (5-1) allowed just 41 yards, including 20 rushing yards on 20 carries during their Homecoming win. Kayley McLemore was named Homecoming …
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties and …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) discussed a proposal to increase prices for boating registration, hunting, fishing, and sportsman licenses, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, annual boating registration fees currently range between $15 and $59. However, they would increase by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees, which …
Remote Area Medical, a Knoxville-based nonprofit, will hold a free two-day clinic in Jasper, TN, from October 12 to 13. RAM offers free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, RAM asks that people be prepared to choose between dental or vision services. Medical services will be offered to …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 15.2 to LM 15.4: The right lane of two lanes northbound is shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is traveling in the unaffected lane. Southbound lanes are not affected. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The …
Last week, the Sequatchie County Indians stuffed a 2-point conversion attempt by South Pittsburg with less than a minute remaining to hold on for a one-point win. On Friday night, the Indians pulled off a huge upset over the state’s 2nd-ranked Class 2-A team, the Marion County Warriors, 13-10. Will Machado hit a 39-yard field goal …
