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David Carroll’s News and Notes: Leave My CPAP Out of It

You know you’re getting old when you remember that we used to elect a president every 4 years, and we didn’t think about the next election until at least 3 years later. These days, the next presidential campaign begins immediately after the inauguration. In 2020 we elected a guy, and for reasons both good and …

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Boeck Returning to Marion County

A familiar name is returning to the sidelines for the Marion County Warriors. The school has announced that Coach Troy Boeck is back home. Boeck will be assisting with the DL/OL and Special teams. The high school football season kicks off on August 18. Marion County will begin the 2023 campaign with a home game …

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Marion County Quilt Show is August 19

Marion County Quilt Show for the benefit of Champion Recovery will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 10am-2pm at Jasper First Baptist Church — 108 W. 3rd Street, Jasper, TN. Admission is by donation. Meet other quilters, learn about quilting services, learn new techniques… If you have a quilt to exhibit or offer quilting …

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Multi-Agency investigation leads to the seizure of over 15 pounds of meth and 150 grams of fentanyl

A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Cary Paradis for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. During the investigation, it was learned that Paradis picked up a large amount of meth in Atlanta, and intended to deliver …

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Remembering Haletown’s “Cousin Ricky” (Richard Peardon), comedian and friend to many in Marion County

  With great sadness, we lost one of the funniest people I personally have known this past weekend, when we learned of the passing of Richard Peardon of Haletown. Undoubtedly one of the great characters that made Haletown shine thanks to his quick wit, true southern humor, and ability to spin a story as good …

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‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert issued for area due to Canadian wildfire smoke

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) along with the the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued an Air Quality Alert for Marion, Sequatchie, Hamilton, and Bradley Counties in Tennessee along with Dade, Catoosa, and Walker in North Georgia for Monday, July 17th. The ‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert is for particulate matter (meaning …

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THP Hiring State Troopers

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023.  The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …

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FAITH: God’s Amazing Grace

This week I will be involved with not just one but two ladies becoming centurions. That means both will made one hundred years of age. They are sister-in-laws to boot. Both are in relatively good heath for their age and their minds are as sharp as ever. One of them is named Lois and she …

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Write Us a Letter

Letters to the Editor We want your thoughts in our Opinions Section! Submit your letter to the editor with this form.  Letters selected will be posted at the Editor’s discretion, with new letters posted at least every two days. A few things to keep in mind when writing: Limit letters to 500 words or fewer. …

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High School Football Jamboree dates and games set

Dates and games for the annual High School Jamboree at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium have been announced. This year’s event will feature twenty-one teams from across the region including teams from Marion, Hamilton, and Bradley counties, as well as Ringgold High School from Catoosa County, Georgia. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor for the …

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