Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter, NSDAR presented a framed copy of the Tennessee State Poem to Jasper Memorial VFW Post 6362 at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The poem was written by Naval Admiral William Porter Lawrence. Admiral Lawrence was born in Nashville, TN and turned down a scholarship to …
Bernard R. Ocheltree, from Ohio, has died after apparently walking out in front of a car in Pikeville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, on September 7, around 6 a.m., the 75-year-old man walked into the path of a vehicle on Highway 127 at Rockfort Road. The vehicle was driven by an 86-year-old Tennessee man. …
An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …
Music entertainer John Hiatt was injured last week after falling at the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County. Hiatt has canceled his tour following the incident that has left him with injuries. His team says he sustained lacerations, bruising, and a debilitating fracture. Hiatt was taken to Erlanger but is now recovering at home under …
Marion County Highway Department 2023 Road List April 24, 2023 NO ROADS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD LIST FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The following roads were resurfaced in 2022: Hoyt Roberts Rd.        Paved                                                Tony Rollins Rd.         Paved Lawrence Ross Rd.   …
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants and area swimming pools; with nobody scoring below a 97… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. Score 98 – Hales …
An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …
As the school year kicks off, Whitwell High School students will be able to utilize new water-bottle filling stations to stay hydrated during the school day. Through a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation, Tennessee American Water has provided funding to replace outdated water fountains. The new ones not only function as a …
Robert E. “Bob” Sherrill, 89, of South Pittsburg, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Rogers Funeral Home. Mr. Sherrill was known as the “Voice of the South Pittsburg Pirates” for 60 years. He served those years as the public address announcer for many outstanding games and state championship teams. Our …
The South Pittsburg Pirates improved to 4-0 behind not only a stellar defense but the scoring of Jamarion Farrior. The senior scored 3 times in the 29-7 win over the previously unbeaten Sequatchie County Indians (3-1). Sam Evitts hit Hunter Minton for Sequatchie County’s only touchdown. South Pittsburg will host Lookout Valley on Friday, and …
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