A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
Free Fishing Day in Tennessee is happening on Saturday, June 7th. Don’t miss out on the fun! Anyone of any age can fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. From the Bill Dance Signature Lakes to rushing rivers, our state parks have a fishin’ spot for you. Plan your visit at tnstateparks.info/Fishing. …
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has established the NFHS Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity to honor remarkable student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional character and sportsmanship in their athletic pursuits. Deserving students will be presented with a certificate from …
A widespread power outage took place in the Jasper area on Friday morning. The outage was traced back to an unlikely culprit. Security footage captured the moment a small critter triggered a fault inside the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative substation in Jasper. It caused significant damage and knocked out power to a large portion of …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report that there were no boating-related fatalities over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday weekend extended from 5 p.m. on Friday through midnight on Monday and is considered the unofficial start of the summer boating season. One injury was reported, resulting from a tubing incident …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has released preliminary enforcement results for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday period, an 84-hour initiative from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, to 5:59 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Troopers maintained a highly visible presence on Tennessee roadways, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt violations to ensure motorist …
Memorial Day serves as an occasion to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Jasper VFW Post 6362 and its Auxiliary, was held Monday morning at the Marion County Courthouse Square. Following intense storms that passed through the area on Sunday, crews …
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April. Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with only Unicoi County reporting an increase. Williamson County recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rate …
Beginning in October, American Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chattanooga Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Local travelers will now have even more options to connect with one of the nation’s most important hubs. The new flights to Chicago will be operated using the same type of aircraft as American’s existing nonstop routes from …
On Sunday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hancock Rd with multiple trees down. Upon arrival, firemen encountered several trees down. Working towards East Valley Rd, they cleared the road, while SVEC restored power. Haletown Fire and Rescue then began clearing East Valley Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd. of trees and debris. The area had …
