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% …
The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 9 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. TSWA members selected the top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the Top 5 in three Division II classes, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process will open on November 1 and close 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 …
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. Find hours and polling locations, view sample ballots, and much more by downloading the Secretary of State’s free GoVoteTN app, or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. You’ll …
MARION COUNTY SR-27 (SUCK CREEK RD) TDOT Maintenance in both directions from LM 18.5 to LM 19: The road will be down to one lane due to shoulder failure. Repairs will start after Traffic Control is set up. Red lights will be in place on 10/14/2024. Traffic will be impacted north and southbound. The timeline for …
Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …
