Whitwell junior Bennett McDougal scored all three touchdowns as the Tigers picked up an important 20-8 road win on Friday night at Sale Creek. Whitwell came into the matchup ranked No. 6 in TSSAA Class 1A, and the Panthers were ranked 9th. The Tigers are now 5-0 and will host Copper Basin on Friday. Hear …
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UPDATE: Tennessee Endangered Child has been Found Safe
An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …
Update on Road Projects in Marion County
Marion County Highway Department 2023 Road List April 24, 2023 NO ROADS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD LIST FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The following roads were resurfaced in 2022: Hoyt Roberts Rd.        Paved                                                Tony Rollins Rd.         Paved Lawrence Ross Rd.   …
Alleged Leader of Tri-State Methamphetamine Distribution Network Arrested
An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …
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High School Football For September 8
South Pittsburg (3-0) will travel to Sequatchie County (3-0) on Friday, and you can hear the game on The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3. The Marion County Warriors (3-0) will host 0-3 Fayetteville on Friday. Hear the live stream of the game on the Nickajack Radio Network at theriver1049.com The Whitwell Tigers (3-0) will …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunlap
Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by joining the walk and Dunlap on Saturday, September 9th. The event will take place at Harris Park; it’s a two (2) mile walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the walk starts at 9 AM. You can register online at act.alz.org/ dunlap. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End …
September is National Preparedness Month
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …
Annual Fall Festival and Cruise-In on October 7th
The Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to their Annual Fall Festival and Cruise-In on October 7th. Enjoy family fun with an impressive display of craft & food vendors, a kids zone, live music by Carrie Hassler and Chris Hennesse, and more, all in Historic Downtown Pikeville.
Tennessee School Boards Association Honors Local Student, Volunteer and Board Members
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the Southeast Fall District Meeting at Cleveland High School in Cleveland on August 31. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while providing them …



