Category: Whitwell

Friday Night Football Roundup

South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …

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Tennessee American Water Sends Letter Warning Certain Customers about Lead in Pipes

Tennessee American Water has emphasized that they conduct regular lead testing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Particularly, older residences constructed before 1988 are at a higher risk of having lead pipes, galvanized steel pipes, or pipes made from unidentified materials. Action Plan Customers who fall under the affected category have either received or can …

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Four Local Players Named Semifinalists for Tennessee Titans Mr. Football

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists are announced …

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Construction Prompts Weekend Lane Closure on Interstate 24 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will reduce I-24 West to two lanes (from …

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Voters Reminded to Utilize Election Day Hotline for Questions and Text to Report Fraud or Other Issues

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections remind all registered voters casting ballots of two resources available to have questions answered or concerns addressed by election experts. Voters can call the Election Day Hotline at 1-877-850-4959 with questions or text “TN” to 45995 to report fraud or other election-related issues. Tennessee …

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Nearly 44,000 Tennessee Students Vote in Mock Election

This year, 43,744 students from 168 schools across Tennessee cast votes for President and U.S. Senate as part of the Tennessee Secretary of State’s 2024 Student Mock Election. “Through their participation, these future leaders experienced how registered Tennessee voters select their elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We are excited about the enthusiasm …

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Marion County Residents Can Sign Up for Smart911 Notification

The Marion County Emergency Management Agency asks citizens to sign up for the Smart911 Notification System. Stay Informed, Stay Safe. Join the county-wide notification system to receive the latest weather condition updates and emergency alerts directly on your phone! Simply click the Link Log In – Smart911or to sign up. Your safety is our priority, …

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Area Football Teams Finish Regular Season: Prepare for Playoffs

In South Pittsburg, when you lose 18 of 22 starters, you don’t think about rebuilding its next man up. The 2023 Pirates won the TSSAA state championship but only returned four starters. They were on the road on Friday night against their region rival, Whitwell Tigers. Both teams entered the contest ranked in the top …

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Early Voting Ends: Area Counties Report More Ballots Cast than in 2020

Early voting wrapped up on Thursday in Tennessee; many counties reported long lines. All surrounding counties, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe, Hamilton, and Franklin, are reporting an increase in the number of voters compared to 2020. If you didn’t get an opportunity to cast your ballot early, you can do so on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. …

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DAR Promotes the Patriots and Pioneers of America and Tennessee

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of America’s birth, the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution is encouraging celebrations in towns, cities, and counties throughout the state. A notable effort undertaken by the ninety-four Tennessee DAR chapters is their recently published book, Patriots to Pioneers, the First Tennessee Volunteers. This is a collection of stories …

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