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Category: Whitwell

Marion County Christmas for Kids Application Process begins Nov. 1

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process will open on November 1 and close on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N …

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Unstable Explosives Located in Whitwell

On Wednesday, Marion County detectives were informed of explosives inside the city of Whitwell. The Chattanooga Bomb Squad was called in. The bomb squad decided to use United Stones rock yard to properly dispose of the explosives, as the explosives were old and unstable. Due to their instability, they did not believe transporting them to …

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Early Voting Starts Wednesday

Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. Find hours and polling locations, view sample ballots, and much more by downloading the Secretary of State’s free GoVoteTN app, or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. You’ll …

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Road Work on Hwy 27 Suck Creek Mountain

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers that starting Monday, October 14, 2024, Hwy 27 (Suck Creek Mountain) will be reduced to one lane for three weeks as work is being done on much-needed shoulder repairs. This closure will impact the Powells Crossroads side from the bottom of the mountain to the turnback. Please …

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TDOT Road Construction Update Including Suck Creek Road

MARION COUNTY SR-27 (SUCK CREEK RD) TDOT Maintenance in both directions from LM 18.5 to LM 19: The road will be down to one lane due to shoulder failure. Repairs will start after Traffic Control is set up. Red lights will be in place on 10/14/2024. Traffic will be impacted north and southbound. The timeline for …

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Marion County Uniting to Stop Bullying

Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …

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SVEC Linemen Back Home after Helping South Carolina Flood Victims

Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …

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Free Healthcare Clinic This Weekend in Jasper, Tennessee, to Address Limited Access to Care

In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …

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Tennessee Sports Writers Top 10 High School Football Polls

Class 1A McKenzie (7-0) – 100 (10) Coalfield (6-1) – 81 t3. Oliver Springs (6-1) – 67 t3. Halls (7-0) – 67 t5. Whitwell (6-1) – 60 Chattanooga Prep (5-1) – 45 Union City (5-2) – 35 t8. Gordonsville (5-2) – 23 t8. MASE (5-1) – 23 South Fulton (6-1) – 17 Others receiving votes: …

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Donations from Marion County Heading to Flood Victims

The Kimball Christian Academy has been collecting donations over the last few days for the flood victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. On Thursday, their first load of supplies will be on their way. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has shared another way to help. An RV camper is set up at the old Hales …

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