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Category: TOP NEWS

Top News is the latest breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.

Area High School Graduation Dates

High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …

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71 Year-Old Scottsboro Man Arrested on Multiple Child Exploitation Charges

A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On Thursday, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, investigators arrested Michael Triplett, 71, of Scottsboro during the …

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Area Construction Update; None This Weekend

MARION COUNTY SR-156 repair of bridge over Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will be performing painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require a traffic shift leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. BLEDSOE COUNTY …

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More Recess Time for Elementary Students Proposed

A Tennessee bill to increase recess time for younger students has passed the House unanimously and now awaits the governor’s signature. The bill proposes raising recess time for elementary students from about two hours per week to at least 40 minutes per day, meaning over three hours weekly. Middle and high school physical activity requirements …

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Be Ready, Loud Cicadas Are Coming Soon

Tennessee is preparing for the emergence of millions of 17-year cicadas. Brood Fourteen, which last appeared in 2008, will emerge when soil temperatures reach 64 degrees, anticipated in late April to early May. Although loud, these insects are harmless and will be prevalent throughout the state, particularly in East Tennessee. Experts indicate that the cicadas …

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Henagar, AL Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash

A single-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon claimed the life of a Henagar, AL man, according to authorities. Zachary S. Smith, 27, was fatally injured when the 2003 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck a ditch. Smith was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash …

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New Girls’ Basketball Coach Named at Marion County High School

Marion County High School has appointed Alex Spence as the head coach of the Lady Warriors basketball program. Now, former Head Coach Brandon Harmon has accepted the job as head football coach at Coffee County High School in Manchester, TN. Coach Spence played collegiate basketball at Covenant College before transferring to Middle Tennessee State University, …

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New Dog Park and More for Whitwell

The Whitwell community asked for it, and now it’s happening. The City of Whitwell is building a dog park for you and your pet to enjoy inside the city park. Construction will start this month. The park will have new basketball goals, and bleachers will be erected on both sides of the 6u ball field.

Three Fire Departments Fight 18-Wheeler Blaze on I-24

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 06:35 a.m., the Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to I-24 Mile Marker 142 Westbound for a semi-truck fire. Upon arrival, we found the trailer on fire from the rear axle. Monteagle Fire and Rescue started suppressing the fire quickly. Firefighters made entry through the rear doors, locating hot …

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New “TBI Find” App will Help Locate Missing People

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the “TBI Find” app to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features: Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive. Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your loved ones that …

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