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.
Despite the extreme heat over the past three days, Marion County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputies have worked hard on the department’s gun range in preparation for the upcoming school term. They’ve been honing their skills with their new School Resource Deputy backpacks, equipped with a 300 blackout rifle and a medical kit. The Marion …
A community Blood Drive will take place this Friday, July 11, at SVEC! This event is open to the public. Each donor will receive a $20 eGift card as a thank you. You can schedule your donation appointment online at bloodassurance.org/sve11. Friday, July 11, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SVEC – 512 S Cedar Ave, …
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
Jesse Wade Hargis of South Pittsburg is charged with intentionally placing nails on several roads. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force after numerous reports of nails found on roadways. Surveillance tracked Hargis to stores in Hamilton County, where he was seen buying pounds …
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …
Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …
The Marion County Election Commission has announced a newly revamped MarionVotes.com. Expandable menus (super easy to find what you’re looking for). NEW election data, including recent results & turnout info. Handy links to voter registration, polling places, and even local events. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look. It’s an excellent …
The Annual Marion County Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. Tickets are now on sale, and a few VIP tables are still available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to secure a prime seat for one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s banquet will feature: Delicious catering by The Upper Bank Our always-popular Silent Auction The …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
