A Marion County man was booked into Grundy County Jail on September 23, 2018, charged with murdering his wife in front of their children. John Wesley Smith and estranged wife Nicole shared four children. Their kids are among the six children police say were inside the residence in Grundy County at the time of the …
South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Cruise-In on September 30, 2023 10 am to 3 pm. Jump in your ride and head to the South Pittsburg Mountain Fire Dept. Any hot rods, cars, and trucks are welcome. Bring your Ferrari, mom’s Buick, that old jalopy, your rock crawler! South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer …
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. During this time, we turn our attention to the ongoing fight against mental illness and the causes that may lead someone to take their own life. Suicide is most often the result of psychological, environmental, and social factors. Mental health conditions can elevate the risk. Still, it is …
The Town of Powells Crossroads has announced that the Old Chattanooga Highway will be closed on Monday between 7:45 AM and 3:00 PM. The Marion County Highway Department will replace tile and repair the road located in front of 137 Old Chattanooga Highway. The Town of Powells Crossroads asks you to make accommodations to avoid …
At 11:13 Saturday night, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 4200 block of Highway 134 in Whiteside, Tennessee. Jasper Fire was called in for mutual aid, and as firefighters arrived on the scene, they found two RV-style trailers and a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The only occupant was …
At 09:29 Thursday morning Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hwy 41 in the parking lot of R&R Bait and Tackle for a multiple-vehicle crash. There were multiple injuries in the accident. Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were also called in for mutual aid, along with law enforcement. Four victims required transportation by Puckett EMS.
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday night at The Hooch in South Pittsburg. The packed house heard from guest speaker SVEC President Mike Partin as he spoke about changes and the way business is conducted. Partin spoke about how technology continues to change the way business is being done …
Football season is here and if you’re following your favorite local high school football team here in the Sequatchie Valley, there’s no doubt you’ll want to keep up with them for every game and all season long as great things are expected from all of our local teams and players this season. Add to that …
The Marion County Annual Chamber Banquet will take place at The Hooch in South Pittsburg on Thursday at 6 PM. All winners of the Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will be announced at the banquet. Come celebrate with us! If you haven’t purchased your banquet ticket, please reach out to …
12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney C. Lynch, who serves Marion County issued a press release on Friday concerning an incident that occurred in Jasper on August 5, 2023. Lynch says she has completed a review of the situation when Jasper Police officers placed 52 year-old Samuel Hrynecwicz of Dunlap under arrest. Lynch says they …
