The Marion County sheriff’s office has announced a road closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that starting Thursday July 9th that State Route 27 / R A Griffith Highway in Jasper will be closed for through traffic between Stoker Road and the East Valley Road intersection for a culvert replacement. TDOT expects …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
BARNES, SAMUEL I Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 07/04/2026 04:29 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: M. WALLACE Release Date: 07/04/2026 09:27 AM Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1000 CHESTNUT, CHRISTOPHER L Age: 36 Class: …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is asking Tennesseans for their vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest. This year’s photo features a new Chevy Tahoe. To cast your vote for THP, visit bit.ly/VoteTHP26. Once on the AAST voting site, scroll down the page to select Tennessee. Voting for …
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …
 ALVAREZ, URIAS A Age: 20 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 05/09/2026 01:27 PM City: DAYTON Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: COOK Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING W/O LICENSE 750  BOWMAN, BRANDON M Age: 34 Class: SENTENCED FELON …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 140.6 to MM 165.7:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal through 05/13/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 156.4 to MM 141.1:Â Big Woody’s …
A mobile home in Marion County, caught fire on Pleasant Grove Road on Wednesday morning. Firefighters arrived shortly before 8:00am. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department reported that no one was hurt, and mutual aid assistance requested. At this time, the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
GOP – Marion Co. – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Travis Layne (R) 1,456 43% Tom D. Hudson (R) 1,176 35% Larry N. Montague (R) 740 22% GOP – Marion Co. – Sheriff 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Chris Webb (R) 2,022 56% Clifford Wayne Jordan (R) 833 23% Billy …
