Cory Cleek was officially hired as the new Whitwell Police Department chief during last week’s city board meeting. The Board of Mayor & Commissioners hired Cleek as the city’s newest police chief after former Chief David Boyd resigned in September. Cleek had been serving as Whitwell’s interim chief. Cleek served as police chief in Whitwell …
Grundy County EMS and Palmer Fire Department were dispatched to Savage Gulf Trail on Saturday for a rescue operation involving an injured hiker. EMS responded with two ambulances (M1 and M2) and the new side-by-side (SxS) rescue unit. The SxS was deployed from the staging area and traveled approximately 1.5 miles into the trail. The …
Marion County 33, Cascade 0: Marion County’s defense allowed only 75 total yards and did not give up a touchdown for the sixth time this season. Brett Webb recorded 152 total yards, including 85 rushing. Mason Mays ran for 56 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Ashton Martin added 66 rushing yards and one touchdown, …
The #2 Class 1A-ranked South Pittsburg Pirates (8-1/3-0) defeated Copper Basin at home on Thursday night, 86-7, in a game you heard on The River 104.9. The 86 points ties the school record for the most points scored in a game. The Pirates went up 44-0 after the first quarter and led 72-7 at halftime. …
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to take aggressive action against illegal drug trafficking in the county. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Big Springs Gap Road area. During the encounter, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle. The search resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, a …
The Town of Jasper 2025 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. The Town of Jasper will host this free, safe, family-friendly event around the downtown square. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. …
Pikeville Urgent Care, a subsidiary of Presley Healthcare, is proud to announce that it has received a grant from the Rural Health Resilience Program. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health and TennCare, we invite you to attend our groundbreaking ceremony on November 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This grant will fund a major …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County on the following dates: Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: SR 108 @ Pocket Rd. Date: November 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 27 @ Tanner Trail The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
As the government shutdown persists, thousands of Tennesseans may experience significant consequences due to the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which assist families in purchasing groceries each month. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has indicated that, absent a resolution by lawmakers, SNAP benefits could be discontinued as early as November …
The South Pittsburg Rotary Club is partnering with Moss Motors and Ford Motor Company’s “Drive For Your Community” program to host a special fundraiser benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to needy children. Event Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM CT Location: SVEC …
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