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Drug Bust in Bridgeport

Increased Jackson County Sheriff’s Office patrol efforts led to a vehicle stop and a drug arrest on Jacobs Ave. in Bridgeport. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, and the passenger was determined to have outstanding warrants with the municipalities of Stevenson and Scottsboro. Deputies detained the subject due to the outstanding warrants and …

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High School Football Recap for Games Played on September 26

The South Pittsburg Pirates recovered six fumbles in the second half, improving to 4-1 and dropping Red Bank to 1-4. The Pirates beat the Lions 31-7. South Pittsburg senior Dayon Cooper carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns. The Pirates will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The …

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Area Road Construction

MARION COUNTY SR-156 bridge repair over the Tennessee River, LM 15.2: The contractor will perform painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require intermittent lane closures controlled by flaggers or a temporary traffic signal, leaving one lane open. Please use caution when driving through …

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It’s Child Passenger Safety Week

This week is all about helping families keep kids safe on the road. Car seats can be tricky. In Tennessee, 58% of rear-facing seats are installed incorrectly. Let a certified tech help you get it right. Rear- or forward-facing, the rule stays the same: keep your child in their car seat until they reach the …

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High School Football Recap for Games played on September 11 & 12

Marion County Warriors beat Sequatchie County 16-0, with Quincy Mills adding two interceptions for a season total of five. Mills returned one interception 33 yards for a touchdown, helping hold Sequatchie to just 155 total yards after they had previously averaged over 200 passing yards per game. Class 2A’s Marion County (4-0) hosts Chattanooga Prep …

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is observed nationally as Suicide Prevention Month, an initiative dedicated to increasing awareness regarding a significant public health issue. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that suicide ranked among the leading causes of death in 2023, with nearly 50,000 individuals aged 12 and older losing their lives to suicide …

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Scam Alert!

Area law enforcement and banking institutions are warning residents about a scam. Criminals call residents claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI. They try to convince their victims to withdraw money from their accounts and place it in a cryptocurrency ATM. The scammers use fear and urgency to push their victims …

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Local Road Construction Update

MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …

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It’s Time for High School Football

Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …

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Erlanger Introduces Mobile App

Erlanger has introduced a new mobile app, ErlangerNOW, to assist patients and visitors in navigating its facilities. According to Erlanger, the app provides navigation for its practices, clinics, and parking areas. It includes turn-by-turn directions at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger East Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger Medical Mall. Additional features include access to …

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