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New Girls’ Basketball Coach Named at Marion County High School

Marion County High School has appointed Alex Spence as the head coach of the Lady Warriors basketball program. Now, former Head Coach Brandon Harmon has accepted the job as head football coach at Coffee County High School in Manchester, TN. Coach Spence played collegiate basketball at Covenant College before transferring to Middle Tennessee State University, …

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New “TBI Find” App will Help Locate Missing People

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the “TBI Find” app to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features: Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive. Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your loved ones that …

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Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …

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Tennessee Senate Approves Enrollment Fee for Undocumented Students

A bill allowing Tennessee school districts to charge an enrollment fee for undocumented students has passed the Tennessee Senate. Those against the bill questioned how removing children from school benefits Tennesseans. Meanwhile, those supporting the measure said the decision should be left to local agencies, not the federal government, and there’s a price to pay for …

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Tennessee Aquarium Flexing its Mussels

Orangefoot Pimpleback. Monkeyface. Fuzzy Pigtoe. No, these aren’t insults hurled by children on the playground; they’re freshwater mussel species. Despite their playful monikers, these rock-like animals seriously improve water quality in rivers and streams. A new exhibit in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ridges to Rivers gallery showcases these often-underappreciated organisms and draws attention to their role in maintaining …

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April is Donate Life Month in Marion County

Marion County Mayor David Jackson has proclaimed April as Donate Life Month in Marion County. Donate Life Tennessee greatly appreciates the support of Mayor Jackson and the efforts of Marion County Clerk Joanie Spangler and her staff in promoting organ donor awareness and encouraging their community to register as donors. Take one minute to make …

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Local Unemployment Rates Fall in February

More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month, as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates. Marion County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in January and fell to 4.1 percent in February. Grundy County is down from 4.8 to 4 percent. Hamilton County dropped from 3.5 to …

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It’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and its partners enforced the Hands-Free Law in observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Report texting or driving dangers by dialing *THP (847) hands-free or asking a passenger to call. Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law bans holding a cell phone or mobile device. Violations add points to your driving …

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More Measles Cases in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of measles in the state. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Tennessee to four in 2025. One of the newly confirmed cases is connected to Tennessee’s initial measles case reported on March 21. No further details are available regarding Tennessee’s confirmed …

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Two Important Programs to Remember

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of two essential programs: Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program: Provides a substitute address for legal purposes to approved applicants. More details at com. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking: Engages businesses and employees in combating human trafficking through no-cost training. Since 2024, over 300 businesses have joined. Sign …

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