Playoffs Class 1A: Jo Byrns at South Pittsburg Red Boiling Springs at Whitwell Class 2A Westmoreland at Marion County South Greene at Bledsoe County Class 3A Tyner at Sequatchie County Grundy County at Meigs County All games start at 7 PM local time.
The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …
The Town of Jasper has announced the theme for the 2023 Christmas Parade: Festival of Lights. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6:00 PM. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity. Prizes for first, second, and third places. Call the Town of Jasper if you have questions …
This past Friday (Oct. 27), Regan Kilgore, a 22-year-old resident of Whitwell, Tennessee, was arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Fackler, AL. While serving an outstanding warrant, officers detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from a nearby trailer on County Road 166. After a search, law enforcement found 196 grams of a …
A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. Dockside, educational tours will be …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
With the natural backdrop of the colorful fall foliage, Tennessee American Water employees celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company becoming the water provider for Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, and surrounding area customers. Employees from the Sequatchie Valley District and their families gathered Thursday, October 26, at Whitwell’s Veterans Memorial Park pavilion to spend time together …
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on Wednesday (Nov. 1). Go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health recommend that everyone six …
Congratulations to the Sequatchie County High School Band. Over the last two weekends, they have participated in competitions. On October 21st, they won 1st place in the 1A division in Livingston. Then, they took home 1st place again on October 28th in the 1A division in Rhea County.
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