Marion County at Dade County, GA, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com South Pittsburg at Franklin County, kickoff at 8 PM. Live on The River 104.9 Greenback at Whitwell, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com Sequatchie County at East Ridge, kickoff at 7 PM CT Live on Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe County at …
Marion County Remembers Detective Matthew Blansett
August 23, 2022, was a devastating day in Marion County. It was the day that a THP helicopter crashed near I-24, killing Marion County Detective Matthew Blansett and State Trooper Lee Russell while on duty. The two had been in the air that morning searching for marijuana plants, but then they were asked to be …
University of Tennessee Announces Name Change to Arena
The University of Tennessee announced on Wednesday that Food City has entered into a 10-year agreement with UT for the naming rights for Thompson-Boling Arena, which will now be rebranded as the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The $20 million naming rights agreement will aid in new and needed arena renovations. The first event …
Area Teams Ranked in AP High School Football Polls
Division I – Class 6A School Record Points 1. Oakland (16) 1-0 178 2. Bradley Central (1) 1-0 149 3. Maryville 1-0 142 4. Riverdale 1-0 122 5. Germantown (1) 1-0 117 6. Farragut …
Dunlap Police Arrest Two on Drug, Burglary and Theft Charges
On Thursday, 8/17/2023, Dunlap Police arrested Shawn and Kaitlyn Williams following an investigation into several recent break-ins and thefts in the City of Dunlap. Dunlap Police, assisted by Sequatchie County Deputies and Bledsoe County Deputies, discovered the pair at a campsite on the Sequatchie/Bledsoe County line. The pair were allegedly intoxicated on illegal narcotics and …
Jasper Highlands Fire Department Awarded Grant
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department was recently awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $49,761.90 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant will allow the department to replace 20+ year old 5-inch fire hose that is at the end of its service life, plus allow the purchase of additional water supply adapters and …
Blood Assurance and Chattanooga FC Teaming Up for Cause of the Match
Blood Assurance and Chattanooga FC (CFC) are partnering for an upcoming initiative with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and saving lives. During Chattanooga’s home game at 7 p.m. on Aug. 24 against Apotheos FC, Blood Assurance will be the club’s Cause of the Match. Through the partnership, the blood bank is able to offer …
“Free Hunting Day” in Tennessee is August 26
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) annual “Free Hunting Day,” an event to help create interest in hunting, is this Saturday (August 26). It’s also the start of squirrel season. Residents will be open to hunting without a hunting license and other standard requirements for the day, but hunters are reminded to ask permission if …
Juvenile Facing Charges after Vandalism at Area Schools
Bryant Alabama Elementary School was vandalized on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The suspect vandalized the school by spray painting bricks, windows, and the marquee and breaking several windows. The damage for this incident was estimated at over $15,000. On Friday, August 18, 2023, a suspect wearing the same clothing and carrying a baseball bat and …
Volunteers Needed for Adopt-A-Highway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) latest Visible Litter Study shows littering in Tennessee has decreased by 12 percent since 2016. While these findings are encouraging, there are still more than 88 million pieces of litter on the state’s roadways at any given time. “Litter is more than an eyesore,” said TDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Coordinator, …




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