Congratulation to the Jasper Middle School wrestling team. The Warriors won the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) 2025 Class A state wrestling championship on Friday at Summit High School in Thompson Station.
Tennessee Comptroller Investigates Marion County County Family and Community Engagement Program
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury investigated irregularities in time reporting within the Marion County Family and Community Engagement Program after concerns were raised by school officials. The probe covered records from July 22, 2024, to May 31, 2025, and results were forwarded to the District Attorney General for review. The federally funded …
Tennessee 2024-25 School Letter Grades Released
The Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for families and users to learn more about how districts and schools are performing across the state. The State Report Card provides families, education leaders, elected officials, and the public with a variety of interactive displays to inform tailored strategies and investments to support students and schools. 355 schools received an overall A …
Lucas Blevins Wins Ice-Skating Rink Naming Contest
The winner of the Town of Jasper’s ice-skating rink naming contest is Lucas Blevins! Lucas’ winning entry was “Polar Paradise.” The rink’s normal hours of operation are Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM-8 PM, Saturdays 1 PM-8 PM and Sundays 1 PM-6 PM. Adults 12 & up $7.50 and children $5.50. Contact the Town of …
UPDATE: Two Memphis, TN men arrested in Huntsville-Scottsboro pursuit
Following up on a story we brought you earlier on Thursday… Two Memphis, Tennessee men are in custody following a high-speed police chase that spanned two counties in North Alabama this week. The chase began Wednesday night around 10 PM in the Providence area of Huntsville and ended in Scottsboro, according to Madison County deputies. …
Proposed changes to TN handgun permit rule would ban live firearms in classroom training
Tennessee lawmakers are reviewing proposed changes to enhanced handgun permit training that would ban live firearms and ammunition from classroom sessions. The Department of Safety says the changes are meant to improve safety and limit liability during training courses. What the proposed rules do: The new rules focus on the classroom portion of enhanced handgun …
Truck fire on Hwy. 111 closes one lane Thursday morning
One lane of TN-111 was closed early Thursday morning after a semi-truck caught on fire. According to officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, it happened in the 13000 block of the roadway on the Hamilton County side of the mountain. Emergency crews responded to the incident and were forced to shut down one lane …
UPDATE: Suspects caught in police pursuit that ended in Scottsboro
UPDATED INFORMATION: A second suspect is behind bars now following a vehicle pursuit that happened Wednesday night in North Alabama across two counties and ending in Scottsboro. Jackson County Sheriff Ricky Harnen says the suspect was caught in the woods near the intersection of AL-35 and AL-79 Thursday morning. The other suspect had been caught …
Tennessee residents urged to plant native trees on 12th Annual Tree Day
Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
The Caverns Establishes $50,000 Scholarship for Grundy County Students
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN — The Caverns, the Grundy County live music venue renowned for its underground concerts, is establishing a four-year scholarship for a Grundy County resident pursuing a degree in Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Caitlin Curry Scholarship funded by The Caverns—administered through the South Cumberland Community Fund—will provide one …
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