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Category: Whitwell

Christmas Fun at Harris Park in Dunlap and Help Fill Santa’s Sled

Community Christmas Carols at Harris Park this Friday at 6:00 PM. Come out to enjoy the music and join in for caroling. The SCHS Band will also be performing. Free hot chocolate, cookies, and hot dogs will be available. Thanks to Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative and Friends of the Parks for co-sponsoring. Christmas floats can also …

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Whitwell Police Arrest Armed Suspect after Vehicle Pursuit.

On December 12th, 2023, at approximately 10:25 p.m, Whitwell Police observed a silver VW Beetle with spray-painted black taillights. The vehicle also had a thick black cover concealing the license plate. Whitwell Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle when it turned onto Ketchersid Lane from Morrison Springs Rd. The vehicle failed to yield, …

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Bridge Construction Prompts Nightly Closures 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 the I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin construction on the new …

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Help Non-Profits from Wish Items on the Marion County Santa Cause Tree

You can help non-profit organizations in the area. Stop by Arts In The Burg, a SPARQ Organization at 207 S Cedar Ave in South Pittsburg, to choose a non-profit to help from the wish list items on the Santa Cause tree. Some of the items include volunteer hours, office supplies, etc. When you sponsor a …

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Marion County Tennessee Wildlife Officer Retiring

Tennessee Wildlife Officer Russell Vandergriff is retiring after 33 years of serving the citizens of Tennessee. Vandergriff’s commitment and dedication supported improvements in turkey populations, advanced outreach initiatives, and upheld the TWRA mission. Vandergriff was hired in 1990 in Marion County and spent the entirety of his career there. Although an avid hunter, angler, and …

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Blood Assurance Asking for Donations After Middle Tennessee Tornado Outbreak

Over the last 48 hours, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelets, and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients injured during Saturday’s severe weather. Over 1,000 homes and businesses were hit by the massive tornado in Clarksville, TN alone. Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials …

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Christmas Parade held in Jasper on Friday

A beautiful Christmas parade was held in Jasper on Friday night. The event was initially scheduled for Saturday but was moved to Friday because of predicted storms. The Marion County High School Interact Club won first place in the float competition. Second place went to New Beginnings Church. There was a tie for third between …

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Date Change for South Pittsburg Christmas Parade

A Christmas parade is a festive event where people dress up, decorate floats, and march along a route to celebrate the holiday season. The City of South Pittsburg parade was scheduled for December 9 at 10 AM, but due to predicted wet weather, the parade will take place on December 16 at 10 AM. This year’s theme …

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Tennessee Population Now at 25,000 Inmates

Tennessee’s prison population is growing faster than the majority of states, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Justice. The report found that from the end of 2021-2022, Tennessee saw a nearly 8% increase in incarcerated people, with 1,740 more individuals in state prisons. The only states with a higher percent increase …

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Updated Information Concerning Local Parades

The Town of Jasper 2023 Christmas Parade with the theme of Festival of Lights was scheduled for Saturday, but the parade has been moved to Friday due to predicted weather. The annual event will begin at 7:00 pm. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, …

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