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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 …

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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 …

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Marion County Authorities Searching for Stolen Polaris ATV

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has reported that a 2019 Polaris 1000 turbo dynamic S was stolen on Saturday night from the Aetna Mountain area. If you have any information as to the whereabouts or who took the ATV, please contact Marion County Sheriff’s Department at 423-942-2525.

Help Find the Missing from Marion County

Saturday was National Missing Person’s Day. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wanted to share missing persons from the area. Her name is spelled Stacy not Stacey.

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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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National Cornbread Festival Entertainment

The National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg has announced its entertainment schedule.

School Closings, Delays and One System Reopens for Monday

School Closings Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Mon. Dade Co. GA Schools: Open regular schedule Grundy Co. Schools: Closed Monday Jackson County, Ala. Schools: Closed Monday Hamilton Co. Schools: Delayed 2 hours Kimball Christian School: Closed Monday Marion Co. Schools: Closed Monday Richard Hardy School: Closed Monday Sequatchie Co. Schools: Closed Monday