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Marion County, TN Arrest Report April 8, 2026

  BARRETT, MARISSA D   Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/F      Intake Date: 04/07/2026 12:47 PM    City: GUILD    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer:     Release Date: 04/07/2026 01:30 PM    Charge Bond DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 0   BLAIR, TRIPP L   Age: 26 …

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Scam Warning

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department warns about a phone scam targeting residents for personal data. If you get an unsolicited call asking for money, do not share any information. Current scams include: Claims of outstanding warrants resolved by payment Threats of arrest over unpaid fees Callers pretending to be companies requesting verification of your details …

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Scottsboro Police Opens New Drug Unit

The Scottsboro Police Department has established a dedicated drug unit to address drug-related concerns within the city. Two officers have been assigned to the unit on a full-time basis, accompanied by K-9 Amp, who will also serve full-time to assist in detecting and removing illegal narcotics from the community. Police Chief Greg Godfrey stated that …

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …

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Fatal Crash in Sequatchie County

At 9:23 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle accident involving entrapment on Lewis Chapel Mountain, Henson Gap Road. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies discovered a vehicle overturned with the driver unresponsive and trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters utilized Hurst eDRAULIC tools (commonly known as the jaws of life) to extricate the …

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Unemployment Rate Drops in Tennessee

After a year of steady unemployment, Tennessee began 2026 with a slight decline in its unemployment rate from the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.5%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from December. The rate was …

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Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launces Operation Hands-Free

Law enforcement in Tennessee has joined state leaders for “Operation Hands Free” due to cracking down on violators using phones while driving. Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. “Eight people died last year to date from crashes involving distracted driving in Tennessee,” said Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis. …

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Marion County Arrest Report for April 6, 2026

  BRYANT, BILLIE F   Age: 61 Class: DETAINEE    Race/Sex: W/F      Intake Date: 04/02/2026 11:05 PM    City: WHITWELL    Arrested By Department: DRUG TASK FORCE    Arrested By Officer: C. LAYNE    Release Date:     Charge Bond POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 0 POSS OF SCH II FENTANYL 0 UNLAWFUL …

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Volunteer Fire Departments Hurting from High Fule Prices

Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …

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Lots of Road Work in the Area

MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7: The contractor will work on I-24 westbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7: Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/08/26 – 04/09/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 in …

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