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On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit investigated several separate threats of mass violence on school properties. The first occurred at Hixson Middle School, where the HCSO SRD was informed that a student stated he was going to “shoot the gym up”. During the investigation, statements were gathered …
Marion County Health Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the courthouse square in Jasper. There will be seatbelt checks, anti-drug materials, drinking and driving materials, and more. They hope to see a great turnout, so be sure to join them. The Marion County Health Expo is …
As the result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a former part-time court officer with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department is charged with the sexual battery of three female inmates he transported through multiple counties. In August 2023, special agents began investigating complaints that Marshall Raines, who at the …
Each year, the Tennessee School Boards Association recognizes school district volunteers from across the state who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional commitment to volunteerism in a local school district. On Monday night, Mary Katherine Dawkins, an educator at South Pittsburg High School, received this award for the Marion County school district. Not only is …
Marion County Schools have announced the dates for the 2025 High School Graduation. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Marion County Virtual High School 4:30 p.m. and Marion County High School 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, South Pittsburg High School, 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, Whitwell High School, 7:00 p.m.
On Sunday, just before 6 PM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 500 block of Hancock Road. Firemen found an acre of grass had burned. Jasper Highlands responded for mutual aid to assist Haletown. The fire was caused by some boxes being burned in a pile. Haletown Volunteer Fire …
On Saturday, September 7, Chaplain Kevin Benoit represented the Dunlap Fire Department at the annual Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service at the Firefighter Memorial in Bell Buckle. Dunlap’s fallen firefighter, Rickey Hitchcox, is listed along with 269 Tennessee Fire and Rescue personnel. Representatives from the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad also attended as they remembered and …
At 6:40 Monday morning, Marion County E911 dispatchers received a report of a potential threat to Marion County High School in Jasper, TN. The threat was communicated through Snapchat. In response, the SRD mobilized additional law enforcement to investigate further. Thanks to the swift action of all involved, including Homeland Security, who determined that the …
On September 9th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 P.M., Hamilton County Department of Education Officials received a QuickTip Alert. The alert, which originated from a student at Hunter Middle School, indicated that another student stated they would bomb the school. The HCSO School Resource Deputy assigned to Hunter Middle School was quickly contacted, and the student …
The South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department recently received turnout gear from the Gary Sinise Foundation for all its firemen. This gear expires every ten years, equipping one person costs about $4,500. This doesn’t include the air pack, mask, and tank, which is about another $10,000 per person. The fire department received a Gary Sinise …
