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Girl Scout Dues Going Up

Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …

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Reduce TN Crashes Program Helping Teen Drivers

The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …

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Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October 26-27

The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. They can use guns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain positioned to take immediate control of …

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TSWA High School Football Polls for Oct 21

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 9 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. TSWA members selected the top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the Top 5 in three Division II classes, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points …

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Sequatchie County Schools will Release Early on Wednesday

The Sequatchie County School system will have an abbreviated school day on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This abbreviated day will allow staff to partner with local law enforcement to plan and review important safety practices. Car Rider Loading Time: 11:20 a.m. Bus Loading Time: 11:30 a.m. Please arrange your child’s pick-up and communicate any changes …

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New No Trash Tennessee Patch for Scouts

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)is rolling out a new patch in their Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign. The new patch was created for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that conduct litter cleanups in their communities. Launched in 2023, the patch recognizes scouts for their efforts. Each scout will receive a “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” logo patch. …

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Partial Closure at Franklin State Forest

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has suspended public access to the eastern half of Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties. This step follows severe threats against the safety of visitors and professionals working within the forest. Recently, criminals claimed to have spiked areas of the forest where loggers are …

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Unemployment Rises Slightly in Tennessee

According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2% in September, up one-tenth of a percentage point over the previous month. The state saw a …

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Jack O Lantern Jamboree is Oct. 26 in Jasper

The Town of Jasper 2024 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. Jasper Lions Club and the Town of Jasper host this free, safe, family-friendly event. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. If you …

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Marion County Christmas for Kids Application Process begins Nov. 1

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process will open on November 1 and close on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N …

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