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Category: TOP NEWS
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.
Gas Prices Drop
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen this past week. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices as of Monday have fallen in the tri-state area. As of Monday afternoon, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama gas prices have all dropped 11 cents …
Tennessee Continues Large Resident Growth
In Sunday’s Tennessean an article highlighted Tennessee’s latest population estimates and included the above map showing population changes by county from 2024 to 2025. According to the report, Tennessee added 63,785 new residents last year, bringing the state’s population to approximately 7.3 million people. Middle Tennessee continues to lead much of that growth. The counties …
Fort Payne City Schools Lockdown on Monday
Late Monday morning, the Fort Payne Police Department received a call, believed to originate from a Fort Payne High School student, indicating he was armed and intended to harm himself, as well as potentially threaten other students, according to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. Upon notification, Fort Payne City Schools promptly enacted lockdown protocols. …
Marion County Arrest Report for August 9, 2026
 FROST, BENJAMIN R Age: 41 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 08/08/2026 06:13 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: J WAY Release Date:  Charge Bond SENT.TO SERVE TIME ORDER OF SESSION 0  HUMPHRIES, CHARITY …
Two Men Charged in Child Neglect Case in Grundy County
Friday morning, Grundy County Investigators partnered with the Department of Children’s Services on a child neglect investigation at a residence on Canyon Drive in Altamont. During the investigation, allegations were made that a child was being restrained to a bed using a restraint device. While attempting to conduct the investigation, DCS caseworkers were confronted by …
Haletown Fire and Rescue go through Training
Saturday morning, 8 members of Haletown Fire and Rescue went to Macedonia boat ramp and did some drafting training. It was a refresher course for some members and teaching the new members how to draft. This training is very important in our area. Training helps ensure the firefighters are ready to respond safely and effectively …
Marion County Football Coach Earns Award
Join us in congratulating Marion County Defensive Coordinator, Robert Flowers, as the 2026 High School Broyles Award Winner! The Broyles Award is a prestigious honor recognizing the top assistant coaches in college and high school football. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Broyles Award? The Broyles Award was established in 1996 to …
Local General Election Results and State Governor Results
Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72% Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81% Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …
Road Construction Update for Marion and Hamilton Counties
MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up. MARION COUNTY SR-108 [2.8-3.24] slide mitigation: …
