EJ Wilson had a 111-yard rushing performance on just two carries and two touchdowns during Marion County’s 28-6 win over Tyner in Jasper on Friday night. The third-ranked Warriors, at 7-0 on the season, will travel to Forrest on October 6 before an off week. This week’s Warriors game will be broadcast on The River …
Category: Whitwell
Lane Closures begin Sunday Night in Chattanooga
Beginning October 1st at 9:00 p.m. and continuing for about a week, TDOT says the contractor will begin nightly lane closures (between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. CT) along I-24 between Germantown Road (mile marker 182) and Spring Creek Road (mile marker 185). TDOT says the existing lanes will be narrowed from …
Area Football Tonight
Marion County will host Tyner Academy tonight. Listen to the Warriors on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. South Pittsburg will host Middle Tennessee Christian this evening. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. Whitwell will travel to Bledsoe County tonight. Hear the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department begins Kindness Award Campaign
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is sponsoring a Kindness Award as an anti-bullying campaign. The Sheriff’s Department will be offering a $50 gift card per school. Each teacher will submit one student of their choice to the school’s SRO, and then the SRO will make the final decision for each school. Don’t let someone sit …
Dunlap Scare on the Square
The City of Dunlap and Citizens Tri-County Bank will host Scare on the Square at Harris Park on Halloween from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. The Sequatchie County High School band will provide music. There will be food, music, and fun for the whole family. No pets are allowed in the park because of small children. …
Marion County Restaurant Report Card – 9/9/23 to 9/27/23
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants. Several area public school cafeterias were inspected, all of them scoring a perfect 100… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. …
Fires Broke Out on Tuesday in Whitwell after Downed Powerlines were Struck by a Vehicle
There was a major incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative sub-transmission line and fiber lines in front of Whitwell High School. Approximately 5,000 consumers were without power before crews began restoring. No one is sure at this time what caused the lines to fall onto the roadway. According to the Marion …
City of South Pittsburg Hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat
The City of South Pittsburg will be hosting a trunk or treat on Halloween night from 6 until 8:00 PM. The event will take place on Cedar Ave, between 4th and 5th streets. Please call City Hall to reserve a spot at 423-837-5012. There will be candy, games, and inflatables. There will be cash prizes …
Champion Recovery Community Radio Auction
Champion Recovery Community began in 2010 in the Marion County Jail, filling a desperate need to reach women in crisis. They have expanded their reach far and wide in 12 years. This nonprofit organization has expanded its outreach to include women currently incarcerated and those not with the free recovery program. Champion Recovery Community provides …
More Paving Planned in Marion County
The Marion County Highway Department will be paving the Albert Pilgrim Rd. in Jasper, TN on Tuesday, September 26, weather permitting. Work is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:00 AM and, barring any problems the paving work will be concluded at 4:00 PM. Please take this into consideration as you plan your activities for the …



