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State of Tennessee begins issuing newly-designed Driver’s License and ID cards

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security began issuing new driver licenses and ID cards on Monday. The cards have a new look, which features the Tennessee flag and state capitol. But you may be wondering, why the change? Marlo Mason, a safety program manager for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security …

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MCHS Interact Club makes potential life-saving donation to Jasper area schools

The Marion County High School Interact Club has made what could be a potential life-saving donation to Jasper area schools. The club purchased and donated Greg 02 LifeVac anti-choking devices to Jasper Elementary School, Jasper Middle School, and Marion County High School. (Left) Interact Club members with MCHS Principal, Dr. Larry Ziegler and donated device; …

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South Pittsburg’s Loyd Park debuts additional ‘Pickleball’ courts

The South Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department has announced the addition of two more pickleball courts at Loyd Park. The two new courts bring the total number now to four. Pickleball, a racket or paddle sport involving two or four players, similar to tennis was first played in Washington State in the USA in 1965 …

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Fraud Alert for EBT cardholders after recent scams are on the rise

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is asking EBT cardholders and those who receive benefits using to be on the alert for potential scams. They say it’s important that SNAP, Families First (TANF), and Child Care Payment Assistance customers stay vigilant and cautious. They want to emphasize that the Tennessee Department of Human Services will …

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18 year-old Drowns in Grundy County on Sunday

On Sunday, August 18, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body …

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Father and Son Rescued after Fall at Fall Creek Falls

Dunlap and Pikeville Fire Departments responded with their rope rescue teams to a mutual aid request from Piney Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday around noon. Two people fell off an embankment on the Paw Paw Trail at Fall Creek Falls. Piney responded with Fall Creek Falls Fire Department, Van Buren County EMS, and Fall Creek …

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Haletown Fire Receives Grant

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded an SVECares Grant for $2,500. The funds from this grant have been used to purchase ten 50′ sections of 1.75″ attack fire line and a new wildland firefighting nozzle. This vital firefighting equipment will soon enter service to serve the community better.

Donation made to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department

Haletown Fire Department received a wonderful $620 donation from the proceeds of “Cousin Ricky” Peardon’s memorial show at the Comedy Catch in Chattanooga. Cousin Ricky carried the true spirit of small-town living: compassion for his neighbors and community, making those he knew laugh every chance he could, and supporting those who took care of the …

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Whitwell Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapon Charges

On August 16, agents with the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force assisted Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives after Dwight Daniel Stockwell had fled from deputies on August 15 at 496 Mountain Cove Rd. in Whitwell. A search of a wooded area where Stockwell had fled revealed a backpack and a large metal pipe …

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Road Construction Update as of August 18

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …

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