Tag: Haletown Community

Hazmat event on I-24 snarls traffic late Wednesday afternoon

Local crews responded to a hazmat situation involving a semi truck on I-24  late Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews from the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency agencies responded to the incident which involved a hazardous waste spill on I-24 Westbound near mile marker 159 (approaching exit 158 / TVA Road). The interstate was down …

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Haletown Volunteer Fire Dept. receives Public Safety Foundation Grant

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department received word last week that they’ve been awarded a grant the will help the department with essential equipment purchases. According to the grant website, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant is intended “..to impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives of local heroes and their communities by providing lifesaving …

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Marion County Market plans ‘Back to School’ market event for August 12th

The Marion County Market, the monthly farmers and crafters market held on the Courthouse Square in Jasper is planning for their upcoming August market Saturday with a “Back to School” event that even involves area kids to take part as vendors. The Market which is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm …

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