The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has a new Pierce Saber Pumper fire truck. This new pumper will help protect this public utility that provides electricity, water, and natural gas to the Tennessee Valley region, including TN, and portions of AL, MS, KY, GA, NC, and VA. This truck will be stationed at their fire training …
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Student Loan Forgiveness begins for Some
On Wednesday, the Biden administration said it is automatically forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 153,000 borrowers. Loan holders whose debt will be discharged will receive an email informing them of their forgiveness. Those who are eligible have been enrolled in repayment plans for at least 10 years and originally borrowed $12,000 or less …
Miss National Cornbread Pageant Registrations begin Saturday
The Miss National Cornbread pageant will be held March 23 at 6:00 PM inside the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. Registration dates are Saturday, February 17, February 24, March 2, March 9, and March 16 from 10:00 AM until noon each day. The final day to register is Wednesday, March 20th, from 4:00 until …
Alabama and Tennessee Citizens Affected More than most with Long COVID
Tennessee and Alabama are among the states with the highest rates of Long COVID in the United States, according to new data released by the CDC. The study examines health issues that have affected individuals for three months or longer after they were infected with the virus. Health problems reported include fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and …
Food City Opens to the Public on Wednesday
Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated February 7th opening of the new Food City in Kimball, TN. The 49,000-square-foot supermarket is the retailer’s first location in Marion County. “We are excited to be joining the Kimball retail community. We look forward to serving the residents of Kimball and Marion County,” said Steven C. …
New Summer Program Will Help Combat Child Hunger
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has launched a new program called the Summer EBT to combat child hunger. This permanent program provides eligible families with benefits preloaded onto cards, which can be used at any grocery store that accepts SNAP or WIC benefits. The USDA expects more than 30 million children to benefit from …
National “Wear Red Day is Friday
National “Wear Red Day” is Friday, Feb. 2, and it aims to raise awareness of the leading cause of death in women, which is cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. From clothing to buildings, you’ll certainly be seeing a lot of red. Women account for more than 57% of total stroke deaths. It’s …
Get Signed Up for the Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off
Entries are open for the 2024 Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off! The Cook-Off champion will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a 30-inch stainless steel gas range from FiveStar Professional Cooking Equipment, and special gifts from Lodge Cast Iron. All finalists receive up to $500 travel reimbursement and a gift basket courtesy of Lodge Cast Iron. …



