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Category: South Pittsburg

South Pittsburg News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in South Pittsburg, Richard City, and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.

New DARE Vehicle for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has introduced its new DARE vehicle. This fantastic addition is designed to spark conversations about the program and inspire curiosity. The department hopes it encourages everyone to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions that promote education—a huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue …

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Grants for Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. Below is a list of local recipients. Kimball Police Department Police-Traffic Services (Multiple …

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Unemployment Rates Rise in Area Counties

New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …

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August 25 High School Football Rankings

Class 1A South Pittsburg (18), 180 points; Record: 0-0; Last week: No. 1 McKenzie, 153 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 2 Oliver Springs, 130 points; Record: 1-0; Last week: No. 7 Coalfield, 123 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 3 Eagleville, 100 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 4 Dresden, 90 points; Record: 0-1; …

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Local Road Construction Update

MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …

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High School Football Recap

Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …

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It’s Time for High School Football

Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …

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Nominations Open Now for “Best in the Sequatchie Valley”

The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025, and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio, is proud to announce the return of ‘The Best in …

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Robert Bateah sentenced to 12 years in 2022 murder of South Pittsburg man

The sentencing of Robert Bateah took place today. Bateah, who  was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and employing a firearm in the commission of a felony in the death of Kevin Hudson in South Pittsburg in April of 2022. Bateah and Hudson were business partners and owned the former Dragging Canoe Coffee shop in South …

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Football Jamboree set for Friday Night in Chattanooga

All 3 Marion County high school football teams will participate in the annual Jamboree at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Friday night. All times are central. 5:30 Sale Creek vs. Marion County 6:30 Whitwell vs. Silverdale 7:30 McCallie vs. Tyner 8:30 South Pittsburg vs. Hayesville NC   Admission is $10, with tickets available from participating …

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