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This past Friday (Oct. 27), Regan Kilgore, a 22-year-old resident of Whitwell, Tennessee, was arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Fackler, AL. While serving an outstanding warrant, officers detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from a nearby trailer on County Road 166. After a search, law enforcement found 196 grams of a …
A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. Dockside, educational tours will be …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
With the natural backdrop of the colorful fall foliage, Tennessee American Water employees celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company becoming the water provider for Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, and surrounding area customers. Employees from the Sequatchie Valley District and their families gathered Thursday, October 26, at Whitwell’s Veterans Memorial Park pavilion to spend time together …
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
Congratulations to the Sequatchie County High School Band. Over the last two weekends, they have participated in competitions. On October 21st, they won 1st place in the 1A division in Livingston. Then, they took home 1st place again on October 28th in the 1A division in Rhea County.
The City of South Pittsburg will host a trunk or treat on Halloween night from 6 until 8:00 PM. The event will occur on Cedar Ave, between 4th and 5th streets. There will be candy, games, and inflatables. There will be cash prizes for the best costume and best trunk decorations. Also, there will be …
Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is looking for vendors for a Fall Festival they plan for Nov. 18. Vendors open at 9:00 AM, with kids activities beginning at noon. There will be face painting, photo booth, pumpkin bowling, and you’ll be able to feed and pet goats and a lot more. The event will be held …
The VFW presents the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jasper on Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. Come out to support and show the veterans how much we appreciate them. There will be prizes for the most patriotic golf cart/ATV. Also, there is a challenge for schools, churches, clubs, etc., to march in the parade …
The annual Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree around the square in Jasper was a huge success on Saturday. Many, many vendors greeted the large crowd with lots of treats. The Marion County High Band and cheerleaders also performed during the exciting event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello to the crew from The River 104.9.
