The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies. “Incidence of rabies in horses is relatively low, but we’ve seen two cases in Tennessee in the last five months,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said. “This neurologic disease is fatal, so livestock owners should consult their veterinarian about …
Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s celebration will be at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn. The public is invited to the Arbor Day celebration and tree planting. The event will begin at 11:30 …
Tennessee started the new year with little movement in its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate. New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the statewide jobless number inched up only 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5%. December’s revised rate was 3.4%. In a year-to-year comparison, the statewide unemployment rate increased by …
Time is running out to get your tickets for the latest production for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts as they present Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” — coming to Jasper Elementary School April 18th – 20th, 2024. The production, presented by Tower Community Bank and directed by Wesley Brewer, will feature on stage performances …
Students participating in the pre-apprenticeship welding program at Marion County High School were recognized for their achievements in the program at a special luncheon on Tuesday. Those in the program have practiced the welding trade through a pre-apprentice program in conjunction with the district and school’s CTE (Career Tech Education) program and local company, Valmont …
It’s been a week of wins for the Jasper Middle School Warriors this week. The JMS JV and Varsity volleyball teams pulled-off two wins this week, over the Whitwell Middle Tigers on Monday and Cumberland County on Tuesday. Pictured L-R:Â JMS Warriors JV volleyball team, JMS Warriors Varsity volleyball team… Pictures from school Facebook page. …
A Stevenson, Alabama woman was sentenced to 14-months in prison on Wednesday after conviction from her involvement in a scheme to defraud COVID-19 unemployment programs in multiple states. 29-year-old Randa Faye Allison appeared before Judge Curtis L. Collier in Chattanooga on Wednesday for sentencing. As part of the filed plea agreement with the court, the …
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally says a bill prohibiting local governments from returning expelled lawmakers to the Legislature could fail a constitutional challenge. The House passed the measure sponsored by Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, on Monday in a party-line vote, however McNally says he has concerns about the constitutional questions the legislation presents. In an …
The South Pittsburg Pirates boys’ basketball defeated Sale Creek, 67-60, on Tuesday night at Van Buren County High School in the Region 3-A semifinals. The win moved the Pirates into the championship game on Thursday at 7 PM. The win also guarantees South Pittsburg a sectional round game on Monday. A win on Thursday and …
On February 26, at approximately 11:00 PM, a Dade County Deputy observed a vehicle speeding on Interstate 24, traveling toward Marion County. After activating the lights and siren on his patrol unit, the vehicle increased its speed to approximately 120-125 MPH. The vehicle continued West on Interstate 24 and attempted to leave the interstate at …
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