This is a joint statement from Sequatchie County Director of Schools Sarai Pierce and Sheriff Bill Phillips. We wanted to update you about the report of a threat against our schools. After some investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, it has been determined that a student made a threat to another student personally after …
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire
At 7:00 Tuesday morning, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 300 block of Rankins Cove Road. Haletown and Jasper Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, keeping it from spreading to other nearby structures. One female was inside the structure at the time of the fire and drove herself …
Extra Police Force at Sequatchie County Schools
Rumors began swirling on Facebook on Tuesday morning about a threat to Sequatchie County schools. The school system said they will not tolerate anyone posing harm to their students or staff. Out of an abundance of caution, school officials asked for and received extra police force. Sequatchie County schools will work with authorities to conduct …
Reminder; No Burning in Marion
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone that due to the extreme drought, NO BURN PERMITS are being issued. It only takes a single ember to burn 100s of acres! Therefore, you may NOT burn trash, leaves, or anything at this time. It’s not worth your or someone else’s home or life.
Christmas for Kids Applications Accepted Through Friday
This Friday, November 17, at 4 pm will be the deadline for turning in Christmas for Kids applications to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. The following are required: if you received something last year you are not eligible for this year, you MUST provide proof of income for all adults in the home to include …
Christmas Cause Sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce
SAVE THE DATE – Join the Marion County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Dec 5, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm CST. The Chamber and Arts in The Burg, a SPARQ Organization, will have a Santa Cause event to bring awareness to local nonprofit organizations. There will be hors d’oeuvres, a donation cash bar, and a …
Christmas Parade and More in Dunlap
Smalltown America Christmas will be held in historic downtown Dunlap on Saturday, December 2. The Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce sponsors this. Activities will take place throughout the day, wrapping up with the Christmas parade at 4:30 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at Harris Park.
One Local Team Remains in the TSSAA Playoffs
The South Pittsburg Pirates are the only team remaining in the TSSAA football playoffs as they knocked off Clay County 58-0 at Beene Stadium on Friday. Quarterback Kamden Wellington led the way with 243 yards. He was 6-of-8 passing for 188 yards through the air and totaled three touchdowns. Racash Kelly caught four passes for …
Beautiful Day for a Veterans Day Parade in Jasper
The VFW Post 6362 presented the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jasper on Saturday. A very nice crowd attended the event. Hugh Jordan, a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, was this year’s Grand Marshall. Many vehicles, including several classics, the Marion County High School Band, multiple emergency vehicles, and others, honored area veterans.




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