The Marion County Market will be hosting a special event with a “Halloween Market” on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Jasper that will coincide with the Marion County 40H Chili Cook-Off. The event will take place form 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT on the Marion County Courthouse Square in Jasper. Organizers say this special …
Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter, NSDAR presented a framed copy of the Tennessee State Poem to Jasper Memorial VFW Post 6362 at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The poem was written by Naval Admiral William Porter Lawrence. Admiral Lawrence was born in Nashville, TN and turned down a scholarship to …
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants and area swimming pools; with nobody scoring below a 97… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. Score 98 – Hales …
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 …
