New Beginnings Church is asking for the public’s help with the Town of Jasper Christmas Parade on December 14. You can help manage the floats in the parade. They need 20 people stationed around the square to ensure children don’t get in front of the floats. If you would like to help, please get in …
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Get Your Free Flu Shot at the Health Department
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
Motor Vehicle Burglaries and Stolen Car Reported in South Pittsburg
On Tuesday night, South Pittsburg experienced a troubling spike in motor vehicle burglaries, including a stolen car. As we enter this season, thefts often rise, with thieves targeting valuables like guns, cash, and Christmas gifts. To protect yourself and your belongings, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department asks you to please remember: **Don’t leave items in …
Bledsoe County Courthouse to Receive Improvements
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) has announced local recipients of the Tennessee Historic Development Grants. This program provides $6.1 million to renovate and preserve historic buildings statewide. The Bledsoe County Government will receive $460,894 to rehabilitate the Bledsoe County Courthouse in Pikeville.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Could Increase 28 Percent
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will vote on an increase in the price of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as boat registration fees, at its final 2024 meeting to be held Thursday and Friday in Memphis (Dec. 5-6) at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters. Committee meetings begin Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1 …
Whitwell Man Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse and Neglect Charges
A Whitwell man, identified as 45-year-old Eric Corliss, has been arrested following two indictments on child abuse and neglect charges issued by a Hamilton County grand jury. Details of the Indictments The first indictment, dated May 2024, charges Corliss with one count of aggravated child abuse. According to the indictment, he is accused of “inflicting …
Suspected Meth and Marijuana Located During Traffic Stop in Sequatchie County
Sequatchie County deputies continue to work to remove drugs from the area. A recent traffic stop turned into drug confiscation and arrests. Deputy Heath Land initiated this stop on December 2, 2024, for obvious traffic infractions and quickly found almost 10 grams of suspected drugs, believed to be mostly “METH” along with an amount of …
Christmas for Kids Roadblock is Saturday in Jasper
This Saturday, December 6, Marion County Sheriff’s Department personnel will be in Jasper on the square from 8 a.m. to noon to accept toys, cash, shoes, and checks for the Christmas for Kids program. Please give if possible so Christmas cheer is available to those in need. The department appreciates the wonderful support of our …
Marion County Sheriff’s Issues Law Information about Proper Care of Pets
The Marion County Sheriff’s information concerning animal cruelty and required proper care of your pets. Per Tennessee Law, pets must have food, water, and shelter. Pets also must be provided with shade in the heat and warmth in the cold. Present law provides that a person commits the offense of cruelty to animals, a Class …