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A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their child’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval. The House approved allowing judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents or legal guardians of children who commit a second criminal offense. The chamber voted 72-24 to …
This week is the National Cornbread Festival. The carnival has begun, and the official festival runs Saturday and Sunday. Come on out and play games, ride rides, and enjoy wandering through the booths that line the streets of historic South Pittsburg, TN. Stroll down Cornbread Alley, where you can taste all the different recipes using …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that Marion County High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award. The school earned this designation by registering 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Exceeding the 85 percent threshold is a distinction achieved by only 51 high schools in the entire …
Don’t forget that more fun and entertainment is coming to Sequatchie Valley. Valley Fest is a two-day Family Festival in the heart of Dunlap. This annual event features a Carnival, Food, Crafts and Artisans, and fantastic Music. This is the 12th year for Valley Fest, and this year’s event will be held on May 4 …
A Marion County Sheriff’s Department deputy was involved in a vehicle pursuit on Saturday, April 20, 2024. While on patrol, Deputy Chris Layne noticed male subjects running from Kelly’s Ferry Church on Hwy. 41 close to the Hamilton County line. As he turned around, the subjects got into a vehicle and fled from the scene …
Wednesday is Give Day for Chattanooga State. It helps keep students in college! Many students face financial barriers, such as food insecurities, auto repairs, high utility bills, etc., which force them to work more and focus less on college or even drop out. Please donate on April 24 at chattanoogastate.edu/donate By donating on Give Day …
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce announces “Shredding Day” on Friday, May 3rd. from 9:00 AM until noon ET at Colonial Chemical, 225 Colonial Drive in New Hope. Shredding trucks will be there, accepting paper only—no cardboard or foam. You can take your shredded paper with you for packing.
Governor Bill Lee and several lawmakers have spent the last year pushing a proposal to provide universal school choice to all Tennessee students, better known as the school voucher program. However, the proposed school voucher bill is dead after lawmakers were unable to negotiate on certain stipulations. Gov. Bill Lee statement: I am extremely disappointed …
On Earth Day, Tennessee American Water is encouraging residents to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time zone. Customers are asked to drop off unwanted medications at approved regional collection sites for incineration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s …
The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association (TSA) issued a scam alert warning of a phone scam using the organization’s name. TSA says it’s been notified someone is calling people in their name and soliciting money. The organization says their renewal period is now, but TSA will never call and ask for money. The association shared these tips …
