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The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to an out of control brush fire on Tuesday at Hales Bar Marina and Resort. The department was dispatched around 1:00 PM CDT to the blaze. Engines 1 and 2 arrived to find a large pile of brush on fire and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire …
The 12th Judicial Advocacy Center’s 2023 Fundraising Dinner will be held this Saturday, September 16, 2022 at Top of the Rock Restaurant & Brewery and the Pat Summitt Pavilion, located at 1584 Jasper Highlands Blvd. The dinner will begin at 5:30 PM CDT, including live music, a silent auction, and a cash bar for the …
The City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 for their monthly meeting. After the call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from the previous meetings on August 8 and August 21, the board covered a hiring code enforcement from Mayor Rector along with updates from City …
The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, September 11, 2023 covering agenda items for the beer board including temporary beer permits for three new businesses (Axles and Ales, Whiskey Throttle BBQ, and Pop’s Place). Also meeting were the water and sewer board, among other items. You can watch that meeting …
Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter, NSDAR presented a framed copy of the Tennessee State Poem to Jasper Memorial VFW Post 6362 at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The poem was written by Naval Admiral William Porter Lawrence. Admiral Lawrence was born in Nashville, TN and turned down a scholarship to …
Bernard R. Ocheltree, from Ohio, has died after apparently walking out in front of a car in Pikeville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, on September 7, around 6 a.m., the 75-year-old man walked into the path of a vehicle on Highway 127 at Rockfort Road. The vehicle was driven by an 86-year-old Tennessee man. …
An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …
Music entertainer John Hiatt was injured last week after falling at the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County. Hiatt has canceled his tour following the incident that has left him with injuries. His team says he sustained lacerations, bruising, and a debilitating fracture. Hiatt was taken to Erlanger but is now recovering at home under …
Marion County Highway Department 2023 Road List April 24, 2023 NO ROADS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD LIST FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The following roads were resurfaced in 2022: Hoyt Roberts Rd.        Paved                                                Tony Rollins Rd.         Paved Lawrence Ross Rd.   …
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants and area swimming pools; with nobody scoring below a 97… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. Score 98 – Hales …
