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Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close on Friday, Sept. 20, for installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. It will reopen on Monday, Sept. 23. The new self-service kiosks can be used to complete many Driver Services transactions including renewing or replacing …
Marion County Schools received a call from the Department of Homeland Security regarding an allegation of a possible threat at schools in Jasper. The information was obtained at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, and the investigation ran until 3:00 am Thursday morning. Authorities determined that there was no viable threat in this instance. On Thursday, extra …
Marion County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Travis Hickman, owner of The River 104.9, with a $2,500 check. This is the annual Spencer Wayne grant funding. Hickman said,” I’d like to thank the Marion County Chamber and everyone who contributed by playing in the annual golf tournament that helped the chamber raise the money. Hickman …
Tennessee’s fourth-ranked Class 1-A Whitwell Tigers, at 3-0 on the season, were scheduled to play at Lookout Valley on Friday, but the game’s date has been changed. Because of possible bad from the incoming hurricane, the game will take place on Thursday night at 6 p.m. So far, this is the only game change we’ve …
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 …
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.
Marion County’s quarterback, Tilton Pickett, only completed five passes on Friday, but they were good for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Warriors are now 3-0 on the season with the 35-0 win over the Central Purple Pounders. Class 2A’s sixth-ranked Bledsoe County Warriors used 13 ball carriers to rush for 377 yards, with all …
On Monday, September 2, 2024, around 8:15 AM, Whitwell Police were dispatched to the 14000 block of Hwy 28 for a reckless driving complaint. Dispatch advised that numerous vehicles were doing “tailspins and burnouts” around families, including children, waiting for the Labor Day parade to start. Police arrived on the scene. After stepping out of …
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …
Marion County (2-0) powered past East Hamilton on Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, 35-0. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 202 yards and five touchdowns. Four of his TDs were caught by Sam Pickett (no relation), who finished with 200 yards of offense on nine touches. The South Pittsburg …
