Orangefoot Pimpleback. Monkeyface. Fuzzy Pigtoe. No, these aren’t insults hurled by children on the playground; they’re freshwater mussel species. Despite their playful monikers, these rock-like animals seriously improve water quality in rivers and streams. A new exhibit in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ridges to Rivers gallery showcases these often-underappreciated organisms and draws attention to their role in maintaining …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says bullying is never Ok. We all deserve kindness and respect. Remember to treat others the way you want to be treated. You never know the struggles someone might be facing behind the scenes. Let’s not judge based on appearances, clothes, cars, or homes because they don’t define a person’s …
Dollar Tree announced on Wednesday that it is selling Family Dollar for $1 billion to a pair of private equity firms, a decade after acquiring the discount chain for more than $8 billion. Although both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar cater to low-income shoppers, Family Dollar locations struggled to gain traction, prompting the parent company …
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 …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Billy Dewayne Massengale from Mullins Cove Road in Whitwell, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Massengale is also wanted for aggravated assault and false imprisonment. He was last seen at Prentice Cooper State Forest, the same …
There have been reports of recent phone and internet scams involving Bitcoin machines. Scammers pose as law enforcement officers and tell victims that they have a warrant for their arrest. They then instruct the victims to go to a Bitcoin machine at a location of their choosing and deposit a predetermined amount of money or …
Daylight Saving Time will begin in the Tennessee Valley on Sunday, March 9, when clocks will “spring forward” an hour at 2 AM local time. AAA says the sudden sleep shift could take a toll on drivers: Common symptoms of drowsy driving include trouble keeping your eyes open and head up, drifting from your lane, …
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Strong gusts may bring down trees and power lines. Downed Power Lines: What to Do: Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid the area. Do not remove debris or touch anything in contact with the line, like vehicles or tree branches. Report …
Blood Assurance of Chattanooga, the main blood supplier for local hospitals, is facing a severe donor shortage, jeopardizing its low supply. Recent flu-like illnesses have led to many canceled blood drives and missed appointments, worsening the situation for local healthcare providers. Blood Assurance needs at least 540 donations daily to meet hospital demands. All donors …
If you get a text claiming you’re due a $1,400 stimulus check from what looks to be the IRS, don’t click on any links. The text is a scam, as the federal agency doesn’t send such messages. Yet the Better Business Bureau warns that criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal …
