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Local Friday Night Football

South Pittsburg at Sequatchie County. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap. You can also hear both broadcasts at www.theriver1049.com. Marion County at Whitwell. Hear either team’s broadcast at www.theriver1049.com Other area games: Bledsoe County at Oneida Grundy County at Lookout Valley Madison County, AL, at …

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South Pittsburg Woman Convicted of TennCare Fraud

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced the conviction of Brittany Hicks of South Pittsburg for one count of TennCare Fraud. She failed to disclose to TennCare that she was married and that her husband was gainfully employed. Had she properly reported this information, she would not have been eligible to receive benefits. Ms. Hicks’s …

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Sale Creek Man Shoots Dog and Points Gun at Child

A Sale Creek man is facing animal cruelty and assault charges after shooting a dog and later aiming the gun at a child. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Lloyd Trail on Monday after receiving a call about a weapon disorder. Deputies learned that the suspect, Matthew Barlow, had left the scene in a …

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150 Employees Lose Jobs at BlueCross in Chattanooga

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued an official WARN Notice submitted by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. According to the notice, permanent layoffs affecting 150 employees began on September 1, 2025. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, recognized as the state’s largest health insurer, recently commenced local subsidiary operations at its Chattanooga headquarters. Member health …

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Space Force Moving to Huntsville

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Space Command headquarters would relocate from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. Trump reestablished the U.S. Space Command in 2018 after it had been merged into the U.S. Strategic Command in 2002. The command primarily aims to protect U.S. interests in space, particularly satellite networks vital for …

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Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.3 Billion

The Powerball jackpot is projected to reach at least $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, following the absence of winning tickets in Monday’s drawing. The cash option for Wednesday’s prize is estimated to be $589 million. For Monday night’s Powerball drawing, which featured an estimated $1.2 billion jackpot—previously the fifth-largest in the game’s history—the winning numbers …

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Tennessee High School Football Poll for Sept. 2

After two weeks of play, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network have announced football rankings. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based …

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New DARE Vehicle for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has introduced its new DARE vehicle. This fantastic addition is designed to spark conversations about the program and inspire curiosity. The department hopes it encourages everyone to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions that promote education—a huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue …

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Sequatchie County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Sequatchie County Man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In May, TBI agents began investigating a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM). …

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Grants for Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. Below is a list of local recipients. Kimball Police Department Police-Traffic Services (Multiple …

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