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Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …

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Unemployment Rates Drop in Most Tennessee Counties

All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …

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Cook-Off and Arts and Crafts Applications for National Cornbread Festival Available Now

Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …

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Marion County Arrest Report Jan. 28

  BORRALLES-LOPEZ, CRYSTAL G   Age: 44 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/F      Intake Date: 01/28/2026 08:48 AM    City: WILDWOOD    Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT    Arrested By Officer:     Release Date:     Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 5000 FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 0   GREEN, …

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Survey of Tennessee Drivers Reveals the 3 Most Avoided Winter Roads in the State

Survey of 3,004 drivers. S. Route 441 (Great Smoky Mountains) the most avoided winter route in TN. Infographic showing the most avoided winter routes in the U.S. When winter weather hits, many drivers quietly change their routes – not because certain roads are officially unsafe, but because they feel more stressed, exposed, or unpredictable in …

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Monday Evening Truck Fire on I-24

On Monday evening, (January 26,2026), Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a semi-truck fire on I-24 at mile-marker 145 westbound in Marion County, near Martin Springs. While in route the department received word that the truck was fully engulfed. The Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were then called in for mutual aid for water tankers. …

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It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week

This is Identity Theft Awareness Week. This is a great time to learn how to safeguard your personal information and share tips with family and friends. Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to open accounts, file fake health insurance claims, or even steal your tax refund. It can quickly turn into a …

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Rockslide Cleared in Marion County

The Marion County Highway Department cleared the rocks out of the roadway on Mullins Cove Road after a rockslide on Sunday morning. The slide was reported on Mullins Cove Road in Marion County approximately 3 miles in. The roadway reopened by the Marion County Highway Department at 2::35 PM on Sunday afternoon.

Marion County Arrest Report for Jan. 26

BROWN, JAKARI L   Age: 36 Class:     Race/Sex: B/M     Intake Date: 01/23/2026 07:16 PM   City: BRENTWOOD   Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL   Arrested By Officer: J. MALONE   Release Date: 01/23/2026 11:53 PM Charge Bond HOLDING FOR ANOTHER AGENCY 0 FITZ-GERALD, ZACHARY D   Age: 36 Class:   …

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President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee

FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency …

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