The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the 3 largest U.S. jackpots won and …
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Update on Recent Police Pursuit that Ended in Marion County
We have updated information on a police pursuit that began in Georgian and ended in Jasper, TN. On Sunday December 7th at approximately 11:30pm, Dade County Deputies were conducting traffic enforcement in Wildwood, when they observed a vehicle with an equipment violation exit Interstate 24 West onto Highway 299. When Deputies attempted to stop the …
Man Injured after His Vehicle Runs Off the Side of Sand Mountain
A 27-year-old man was transported to a local hospital in stable condition after his vehicle fell approximately 80 feet down the side of Sand Mountain near Trenton on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on State Route 301, where the steep terrain posed significant challenges for first responders. It took over an hour to bring the …
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.3 Billion
The Powerball jackpot is projected to reach at least $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, following the absence of winning tickets in Monday’s drawing. The cash option for Wednesday’s prize is estimated to be $589 million. For Monday night’s Powerball drawing, which featured an estimated $1.2 billion jackpot—previously the fifth-largest in the game’s history—the winning numbers …
Nearly 300 Animals Rescued from Hoarding Situation in Trenton
Dade County officials rescued more than 260 animals from a large hoarding situation in Trenton on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The rescue started around noon and went into the early hours of Wednesday. Crews worked until 2 a.m. to remove animals from what authorities described as “deplorable conditions.” Unfortunately, several dead animals were also found …
Dade County Sheriff’s Deputies Capture Runaway Pig
Someone lost a pig Friday evening on I-24 and left it there. Apparently, the pig jumped out of a truck. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office received a few calls about it, but was unable to locate it until Saturday morning near the interstate. Dade County Sheriff’s deputies were determined to keep her and all the …
National Cornbread Festival Holding Second Registration for Pageant
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
Jalapeño Truck Crashes in Dade County
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office reported that traffic on I-59 northbound near Trenton, Georgia, was reduced to one lane after an 18-wheeler carrying jalapeños overturned on Sunday afternoon at 4:15. Both lanes of traffic reopened shortly after 11 p.m. Dade County officials did not report serious injuries.




