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 …
Jasper Juvenile Charged after Threat made against Dade County School
On Wednesday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office received information from Marion County, TN Dispatch that a juvenile who resides in Jasper, TN, had made threats via social media towards Dade Middle School. Dade County Deputies immediately notified the school system and responded to Dade Middle School as a precaution until the juvenile was located. …
Total Up to12 Threats at Hamilton County Schools This Term; 3 Additional Students Charged
On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit investigated several separate threats of mass violence on school properties. The first occurred at Hixson Middle School, where the HCSO SRD was informed that a student stated he was going to “shoot the gym up”. During the investigation, statements were gathered …
Health Expo planned for Sept. 28
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 …
Former Marion County Sheriff’s Employee Faces Sexual Battery, Official Misconduct Charges
As the result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a former part-time court officer with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department is charged with the sexual battery of three female inmates he transported through multiple counties. In August 2023, special agents began investigating complaints that Marshall Raines, who at the …
Local Educator Honored on Monday
Each year, the Tennessee School Boards Association recognizes school district volunteers from across the state who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional commitment to volunteerism in a local school district. On Monday night, Mary Katherine Dawkins, an educator at South Pittsburg High School, received this award for the Marion County school district. Not only is …
Graduation Dates in Marion County
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.
Outdoor Burning Request after Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire
On Sunday, just before 6 PM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 500 block of Hancock Road. Firemen found an acre of grass had burned. Jasper Highlands responded for mutual aid to assist Haletown. The fire was caused by some boxes being burned in a pile. Haletown Volunteer Fire …
Dunlap Fire Chaplin and Sequatchie Rescue Squad Attend Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On Saturday, September 7, Chaplain Kevin Benoit represented the Dunlap Fire Department at the annual Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service at the Firefighter Memorial in Bell Buckle. Dunlap’s fallen firefighter, Rickey Hitchcox, is listed along with 269 Tennessee Fire and Rescue personnel. Representatives from the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad also attended as they remembered and …
School Threat Scare was NOT for Marion County Tennessee
At 6:40 Monday morning, Marion County E911 dispatchers received a report of a potential threat to Marion County High School in Jasper, TN. The threat was communicated through Snapchat. In response, the SRD mobilized additional law enforcement to investigate further. Thanks to the swift action of all involved, including Homeland Security, who determined that the …





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