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.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections remind all registered voters casting ballots of two resources available to have questions answered or concerns addressed by election experts. Voters can call the Election Day Hotline at 1-877-850-4959 with questions or text “TN” to 45995 to report fraud or other election-related issues. Tennessee …
Tennessee’s community colleges and TCATs have launched their 26th annual Food Drive Challenge, collecting food and cash donations for campus food pantries and local food bank programs serving their communities. Through Dec. 6, students, faculty and staff are collecting and donating food and cash.  Anyone may donate food items and cash – at collection events …
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area (GIGCA) is celebrating America Recycles Day with an electronics donation drive on Friday, November 15. Every year, more than 59 million tons of electronics become e-waste, making electronics the fastest-growing waste problem in the world. Last year, GIGCA recycled 139,345 pounds of computers and IT-related equipment through a partnership …
A Tracy City woman involved in one of the largest fentanyl busts in Grundy County history has entered a plea deal. Susan Diane Stephens admitted guilt to possessing schedule II drugs (fentanyl .5 grams or greater) last month. Judge Bradley Sherman sentenced her to one year in the Tennessee Department of Corrections, with credit for …
This year, 43,744 students from 168 schools across Tennessee cast votes for President and U.S. Senate as part of the Tennessee Secretary of State’s 2024 Student Mock Election. “Through their participation, these future leaders experienced how registered Tennessee voters select their elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We are excited about the enthusiasm …
The Marion County Emergency Management Agency asks citizens to sign up for the Smart911 Notification System. Stay Informed, Stay Safe. Join the county-wide notification system to receive the latest weather condition updates and emergency alerts directly on your phone! Simply click the Link Log In – Smart911or to sign up. Your safety is our priority, …
In South Pittsburg, when you lose 18 of 22 starters, you don’t think about rebuilding its next man up. The 2023 Pirates won the TSSAA state championship but only returned four starters. They were on the road on Friday night against their region rival, Whitwell Tigers. Both teams entered the contest ranked in the top …
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced $101.6 million in funding for the second round of broadband and digital opportunity grants. The Digital Skills, Employment, and Workforce Development (DSEW) grants, totaling $16.1 million, will be distributed to 29 organizations. These funds will support various training and education programs to enhance digital skills and workforce …
The City of Dunlap has announced its deepest condolences to Donnie Custer’s family and friends. Donnie served the Dunlap Police Department for 20 years, including several years as the Chief of Police and 10 years as an elected constable. He retired from the Army. Flags at municipal buildings have been placed at half-staff in his …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued one final reminder that the early voting period in Tennessee officially ends Thursday, Oct. 31. Through the first 12 days, more than 1.84 million voters have already cast their ballots, including an in-person turnout of more than 1.8 million, which outpaces 2020 in-person numbers. Those voting early or on Election …
