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Magic Box Theater Opening in South Pittsburg

Jerry White and the Magic Box Theater are set to become a bright shining star in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Jerry’s inventive and creative approach to magic is nothing short of extraordinary. Each performance is a delightful blend of wonder and innovation, leaving audiences spellbound and yearning for more. The Magic Box Theater, with its enchanting …

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Summer EBT Program is Ready to Help

Summer EBT offers nutrition benefits to children in need during months when school meals are not available. Tennessee children who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Families First (TANF), TennCare (Medicaid), or National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are automatically enrolled to receive Summer EBT. Tennessee parents can also apply for benefits based on …

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Reminder: New 729 Area Code Coming to Tennessee 423 Area Code Region in August

We wanted to remind everyone about a change in phone service that we first reported in April. To ensure new telephone numbers are available, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission has approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the geographic region served by the 423 area code. This process is known as an …

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Free Fishing Day is Saturday

Tennessee’s 2024 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is June 8. All Tennesseans and even non-residents of any age can fish without a license. Additionally, youngsters ages 15 or less can fish for free Friday, June 14. All public waters, TWRA-owned and operated lakes, and state parks will be accessible to fish for free without a …

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Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Extended to August 1

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) has announced one final extension of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program. The FAFSA deadline will be extended to Thursday, August 1 for students wanting to remain eligible for the TN Promise scholarship. …

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Authorities Searching for Missing South Pittsburg Woman

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reports that 34 year-old Kisha Tozier of South Pittsburg is missing. Tozier is a black female and was last seen on May 16, 2024. Kisha has multiple tattoos on her body; back, chest, both ankles, left hand, left arm, abdomen and right hip. If you have seen or had contact …

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Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act Signed into Law

On Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee signed into law that requires domestic violence offenders who use a weapon or strangle their victims during an assault to wear a GPS monitor while out on bail. The Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act is named after mother, Debbie Sisco, and daughter, Marie Varsos, who were killed by Varsos’ …

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Brownfield Remediation Grants for Dunlap and Chattanooga

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is helping its partners receive federal grants. The funds are among three federal grants for brownfield remediation announced for communities in Tennessee by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grants include $632,807 for the City of Dunlap and $3.5 million for the City of Chattanooga, bringing …

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Structure Fire in Dunlap

Early Thursday morning at 5:09 AM May 23, 2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire off East Valley Road near the Bledsoe County line. The structure was an unoccupied single wide mobile home that had been vacant for a long time. The fire was not noticed until it was total loss. …

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Remember the Real Reason for Memorial Day

Before you enjoy your holiday, please remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed at national and local cemeteries by placing …

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