Join the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for a special evening celebrating the incredible service work of our local Interact Clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools. These dedicated students have spent the year leading projects that strengthen our communities. This showcase gives them the stage to share their accomplishments as they prepare …
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Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
Arrest Report for Feb. 3
 ADONIS, ESCAMILLA R Age: 29 Class: Race/Sex: U/M Intake Date: 01/30/2026 08:55 AM City: COLUMBIA Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: T.TRUSSELL Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED 4TH 10000  COLVIN, BRITTANY L Age: 39 Class: …
TDOT Preparing for Pothole Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …



