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Six high-voltage TVA transmission lines were damaged, and multiple structures were destroyed by tornados and strong storms in Tennessee and north Alabama on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Power has been rerouted to most of the affected local power companies, and crews are working on repairs. Local power companies are working hard to assess and …
On Monday, May 6th, 2024, a search warrant was obtained for a residence on N Bluff Circle in Monteagle. During the execution of the search warrant, drug substances were seized along with a large amount of Drug Paraphernalia used for consuming Fentanyl. Three small children were residing at the residence. During the investigation, substances obtained …
Blood Assurance urgently needs donors following the severe storms that swept through parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The non-profit saw a number of appointments and blood drives canceled over the last 24 hours because of the weather. To replenish the supply, Blood Assurance is requesting donations from all …
80 new jobs are coming to Marion County as Valmont Industries plans to invest more than $6 million to “increase production of vital infrastructure.” The Valmont location in Jasper currently employs 270 people. Rep. Iris Rudder stated, “Valmont has had a tremendous impact on our community, and I am honored they recognize the benefits of …
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett says Deputy Tim Cash is facing a verbal warning and will be disciplined after he admitted to not wearing a seatbelt. Cash was hit head-on in a Sunday night crash on Hwy 41 near Marion County Park. Cash has taken full responsibility for what he called ‘a mistake.’ This is …
On April 26, 2024, two juveniles were involved in an accident in Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash occurred in the 5000 block of Old Dunlap Road at 6:15 p.m. CT. Whitwell High School student Izzy Narramore was severely injured in the crash. A benefit for Izzy and her family …
According to the family, the body of the 17-year-old kayaker who fell into the Sequatchie River at the hydraulics area at Ketner’s Mill in Marion County was found on Tuesday afternoon. The family reported his name via social media as Devin Lane Kunkle. Those assisting in the recovery efforts were: Marion County Rescue Squad, Marion County …
Tennessee American Water is making customers aware of a potential utility scam after receiving reports from some customers about a person or persons claiming to be a Tennessee American Water worker(s). The individual or individuals who may be impersonating Tennessee American Water field employees are asking for payment to perform work such as removing a …
On Monday, around 3:20 PM CST, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the overlook pull-off on Hwy 111, going up Lewis Chapel Mountain. The driver and his dog were taking a break, and the vehicle started smoking in the engine compartment. By the time firefighters arrived, the vehicle was fully involved. …
On Sunday night around 10:40, a head-on collision occurred involving Marion County Deputy Tim Cash. The crash took place on Hwy 41 near Marion County Park. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2024 Toyota RAV4 driven by 41-year-old Rumitkumar Patel from Alabama crossed the center lane and hit Cash’s patrol unit head-on. The THP …
