Other burn tips from the Tennessee Division of Forestry include: Notify your local fire department and neighbors to let them know your plans to burn Do NOT burn on windy days Stay abreast of changing weather conditions Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around burn piles Keep …
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7:55 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to I-24 eastbound mile-marker 158 for a semi on fire. Jasper Fire and Kimball Fire Departments responded for mutual aid along with Fire Rehab Services. Upon arrival, firefighters found the tractor fully involved and spreading to the trailer. They immediately began …
On October 9, 2025, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at the Pikeville Townhouses in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The search warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, detectives recovered suspected Fentanyl, Percocet, and Hydrocodone, along with U.S. currency, drug …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted THC compliance checks in 13 retail stores, and they found five violating the law. Sheriff Heath Gunter says his criminal investigations division was working to ensure businesses are following Tennessee state laws regarding the sale of THC and Delta-9 products. “These checks were part of an ongoing effort …
MARION COUNTY I-24 from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing:Â The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing operations …
The South Pittsburg Pirates scored four defensive touchdowns, three of which occurred in the first eight minutes. This resulted in a 49-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and contributed to their Region 3-1A victory. Brandon Goldsmith returned an interception for 38 yards, Jordan McClendon returned another interception for 28 yards, Taedyn Bibbs …
Week 8 of the regular season of high school football in Tennessee comes to the Sequatchie Valley this Friday night, with several big games on the line for our area teams. First the Marion County Warriors (6-1)Â face the Grundy County Yellowjackets (7-0) in a key district game for both teams. The Warriors are currently …
The Greater Jasper Jaycees and Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association (SODA) is hosting the Outboard Nationals “Thunder on the Lake” dragboat races this weekend in Marion County. The events will take place both Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th at Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. Saturday’s races will take place starting at 9 AM …
The Jasper Middle School Warriors won the Sequatchie Valley Conference Championship game on Thursday night. The game against the South Pittsburg Academy Pirates was played at Marion County High School’s Bill Baxter Stadium in Jasper. The Warriors finished their season 8-1 overall, taking home the ‘gold football’ SVC Championshiop trophy to end the season with …
With the fall season fully underway and cool weather slated to arrive in the Tennessee Valley, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors or get underway with some fall events and festivities. Several events are coming up locally or around the area that are perfect for the family. Here’s some upcoming events to check out: …
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