It wasn’t easy, but Class 2A’s second-ranked Marion County Warriors defeated Forrest 21-12 on Friday. The Warriors trailed twice, 6-0 and 12-7, and rallied for the Region 4 win. Marion County got touchdowns on an 18-yard TD pass from Tilton Pickett to Sam Pickett, a 68-yard E.J. Wilson touchdown run, and Pickett scored again on …
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Braves Defeat Warriors in SVC Middle School Championship
The SVC middle school championship football game was held on Thursday night, with Sequatchie County taking on Jasper Middle. Early in the game, Jasper Middle jumped out to an 8-0 advantage. Sequatchie County came roaring back and took a 22-8 lead at halftime. The Braves held 36-14 before the Warriors were able to score again …
Fun Fall Events in Marion County
Here are a couple of special Fall events taking place in Marion County. October 14th, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the courthouse square in Jasper, there will be a Halloween-themed market with family fun. This will include the chili cook-off. Visit the Marion County Market’s Facebook page for more information. The Ketner’s Mill …
Marion County Chamber Fall Decorating Contest
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will have a Fall decorating contest. Any chamber member business can participate by sending in a picture of your business’s Fall outdoor decorating by November 30. Only one business will win the $200 prize. The winner will be announced at the Marion County Chamber networking event in December.
Busy Week for the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department
On Tuesday at 8:48 AM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to I-24 EB at Exit 143 exit for a semi-truck fire. Haletown Engine 2 responded alongside Monteagle and Sewanee Fire Departments and extinguished the flame, preventing it from spreading to the rear end of the semi-trailer. No firefighters or passengers …
Fortune Names Parkridge Medical Center Top 100 Hospital
Fortune has named Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga as a Top 100 Hospital. This is the fifth year the hospital has received his recognition. Parkridge is the only Chattanooga-area hospital to receive this recognition. Fortune/PINC AI named Parkridge as the third-best large community hospital. It ranked among the best medical centers for clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, …
Pikeville-Bledsoe Fall Festival is Saturday
The 2023 Pikeville-Bledsoe Fall Festival will take place this Saturday, October 7, 2023. Come celebrate Fall in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley with great food, fun, and entertainment. Admission and parking is Free. Please join in supporting the Bledsoe County Food Bank. Bring non-perishable foods and drop them off in the food bins in the middle …
Free ACT Retake Opportunities Available for All Tennessee High School Seniors
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Department of Education highlighted the free ACT retake opportunity for public high school seniors in Tennessee to boost their scores on the ACT college entrance exam. Tennessee leads the nation in ACT access, offering public high school students the opportunity to take the ACT two times for free during normal school …
New Recovery Court in Twelfth Judicial District
The Twelfth Judicial District of Tennessee trial judges are honored to announce the launch of a new and improved district-wide Recovery Court. “We are fortunate to work in partnership with the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency to implement and administer this newly expanded program,” Circuit Court Judge Justin Angel said. The district comprises Bledsoe, Sequatchie, …
Grundy County Authorities Searching Theft Suspect
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance regarding a theft that occurred between Friday Night, 9/29/23, and 10/1/23 on Bass Layne Road Gruetli Laager. While a family was mourning the loss of a loved one and making the necessary arrangements, someone stole a new tractor plow red in color, an 8-foot utility …



