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Category: Whitwell

Issues with Water Served by the Whitwell Water Treatment Plant

There is currently a temporary change in the appearance of the water that customers served by the Whitwell water treatment plant may notice.  The water quality team assures that our water is safe and reliable to drink. This temporary change began late Sunday, January 25th and continues through Monday, January 26, and is due to a …

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Prepare for Cold Weather

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, Tennessee American Water reminds customers to prepare their home and pipes, providing handy tips to help avoid costly repairs and unwanted stress from frozen pipes. “As temperatures drop, a little preparation goes a long way to protect pipes from freezing,” said Keith Hillard, Vice President of Operations for Tennessee American …

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13 Local Football Players Named All-State

The 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State football team includes 9 South Pittsburg Pirates, 3 Marion County Warriors and 1 Grundy County Yellow Jacket. Class 1A OFFENSE QB – Cole Brown, McKenzie* QB – Caden Jones, South Pittsburg, Sr. QB – Nolan Adams, Clay County, Sr. RB – Jaiden Bunch, Coalfield* RB – Ja’Mychal Buckner, …

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Report Shows Area Numbers of DUI Arrests for People Testing Negative

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data shows 2,547 people have been arrested for DUI since 2017 despite negative alcohol and drug tests—over four times higher than previously reported. In 2024 alone, there were 419 such arrests, with most cases in Nashville, Knoxville (highest in state at 41), and Jackson. Officials note that negative test results don’t …

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Flu Activity On The Rise

According to Tennessee health officials, flu activity is increasing significantly in the region, with certain areas reporting some of the highest rates statewide. Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn, and Polk counties are currently classified as “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These counties have flu …

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New Year’s Eve Fun at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre and the City of South Pittsburg NEW YEARS EVE with the band ENTICE!! They are a fabulous band!!  VERY talented. You will definitely have a good time.  Click below to get tickets! The Princess Theatre, South Pittsburg, TN Also, for those that do not know….  The Princess now serves beer! The event starts at 9 …

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Marion County Election Commission Reminds Candidates of Important Information

Current and aspiring public officials may have received your reminder email regarding your Statement of Interest disclosure. THIS IS SEPERATE FROM YOUR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE. Even if you signed a waiver of non-disclosure for spending $1000 or less on your candidate campaign, this is still required if you are QUALIFIED CANDIDATE ON A ’26 BALLOT. This …

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Tennessee 2024-25 School Letter Grades Released

The Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for families and users to learn more about how districts and schools are performing across the state. The State Report Card provides families, education leaders, elected officials, and the public with a variety of interactive displays to inform tailored strategies and investments to support students and schools. 355 schools received an overall A …

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Tennessee residents urged to plant native trees on 12th Annual Tree Day

Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …

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SVC Basketball Championship Games are Thursday at Whitwell Middle