A devastating house fire in Marion County claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency responders, including Marion County deputies and the Sequatchie Fire Department, arrived at the scene on Coppinger Cove Road in Sequatchie on Wednesday afternoon. Four additional volunteer fire departments from …
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Dunlap Crash Injures Two
On Tuesday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a single-car accident on SB Hwy 111 on Lewis Chapel Mountain. A pickup truck with two occupants inside was found on its side in a drainage ditch. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof to rescue them. Puckett EMS transported the victims with non-life-threatening injuries. …
Blood Assurance Needing Donations
Blood Assurance needs donors who will roll up their sleeves to help. The flu season takes a toll on the supply. O-negative is also in high demand. Anyone who donates from February 15 to February 28 will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $500 e-gift card that one lucky donor will win. All …
No More Purity Ice Cream
Purity brand ice cream lovers The Dairy Farmers of America announced that Purity Dairy will cease production of ice cream products. This change will not affect the overall Purity Dairy nor jobs at their Athens, TN plant or the Nashville manufacturing facility where fluid milk is produced. Soon, all Purity Dairy ice cream products will …
Marion County Schools Closing Information
According to Director of Schools Dr. Mark Griffth, Marion County Schools are closed Thursday and Friday due to weather and illness. Friday remains a required staff development day, but students will not attend school. Schools are closed on Monday for the President’s Day holiday. Marion County Schools will reopen on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Sextortion Warning from the TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is warning people to be aware of the signs of sextortion. Sextortion is the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity, TBI says. If you fall victim to sextortion, follow the tips listed in the graphic below. It is …
Be Aware of Rising Waters
Emergency responders have a friendly reminder that creeks, streams, and ditches have received a lot of water runoff from the recent rainfall. Some of these can and will impact residents and commuters. Please drive cautiously. Remember that 6 inches of water can sweep your feet from under you, and 2 inches can move an automobile. …
UAW Contract Negotiations at VW Focus on Higher Wages, Healthcare, Retirement
The United Auto Workers union is negotiating its first union contract with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering more than 4,000 members. The union said its key demands include higher wages, affordable health benefits and retirement protections. Steve Cochran, co-chair of the bargaining committee, said the workers should have the same pay structure as the other …
Tips to Stay Safe on the Internet
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to take a moment to protect yourself online. Here are some essential tips to avoid scams and hacking: Never share your password. Use a strong password. NEVER click on pop-ups. Enable multi-factor authentication. Keep your software updated. Research reviews for unfamiliar websites. NEVER respond to unknown emails. Close …
Tennessee Govenor wants More Money for Roads
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed over $1 billion for road projects to address a $30 billion backlog, surpassing what gas taxes and fees can cover. His budget includes nearly $1 billion in one-time state tax funds and plans to shift $80 million annually from the tire sales tax. This follows a similar $3 billion shift …