Travelers on I-24 Westbound may have found themselves in a bit of a slow-down on Thursday near lunchtime after a vehicle caught on fire, igniting the grass along the interstate in the same area. Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 11:21 AM on I-24 westbound at mile marker 160. Engine 3 …
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Local teams set to play in “BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship” (Jamboree) beginning August 9th
Summer is coming to a close and we’re just weeks away from prep football action here in the tri-state area, much of that beginning with what we’ve known as the annual “Jamboree” for many years, now titled the “BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship,” with 24 area teams set to take to the field at Finley …
Swimmers warned to be cautious when using local rivers, creeks, and lakes
While summertime has heated up this year and you might be thinking about taking a dip in your local river or stream to cool off, some experts are asking that you think again before getting into local waters. A new study found many parts of Tennessee’s rivers and lakes are simply too polluted to safely …
Tennessee American Water accepting 2024 Firefighting Support Grant applications
Tennessee American Water has announced that they are accepting grant applications for the 2024 Firefighting Support Grant Program. These grants provide financial assistance to uniformed, professional, and volunteer fire departments in the Tennessee American Water service areas including sale-for-resale areas. Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded to cover department costs for equipment such as …
Updated Information Concerning Local Parades
The Town of Jasper 2023 Christmas Parade with the theme of Festival of Lights was scheduled for Saturday, but the parade has been moved to Friday due to predicted weather. The annual event will begin at 7:00 pm. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, …
Ice Skating in Jasper
Looking for some fun this winter? The Town of Jasper will offer an ice skating rink on the Marion County Courthouse Square this winter! Soft Opening is Saturday 11/18/23 from 10am-8pm CST. $5.50 for children 12 & under $7.50 for adults Skaters get ONE hour of skate time along with skate rentals for the price. …
Jasper Christmas Parade: Festival of Lights
The Town of Jasper Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST. This year’s theme is “Festival of Lights”… To participate with a float or in the parade, sign-up by contacting City Hall at 423-942-3180. Floats will be judged by their bright lights and creativity with prizes for 1st, …
Ice Skating Coming to the Square in Jasper
The Town of Jasper has announced that ice skating is coming to town. An ice-skating rink will open in downtown Jasper on the square. There will be a soft opening on November 18th from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Normal hours will be Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday from 4:00 PM …
Sign Up Now for Jasper’s Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree
The Town of Jasper 2023 Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will occur on October 28. The last day to sign up to be a vendor will be October 23 at 4:00 PM for the Town of Jasper Boo Crew to get a chance to map the area and reserve everyone a spot. If …



