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Wanted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

If you know the whereabouts of any of the subjects pictured, please contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Department at 423-942-2525, or if they are not in Marion County, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

Two Deaths, Four Indicted, One on the Run

A Marion County grand jury indicted three men on separate second-degree murder charges. In January, the Jasper Police Department found Joel Layne deceased with drugs in his system. Upon further investigation, officials found Christopher Janeway responsible for providing Layne with a combination of meth and an opioid prescription drug that led to his death. The …

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April is National Safe Digging Month Call 811

April is National Safe Digging Month, and homeowners, contractors, and professional excavators are reminded to call 8-1-1 before any digging project. The goal is to avoid any accidental damage to underground utilities, which could be disruptive or dangerous. If you call 8-1-1 before starting your project, utility representatives will be able to mark the location …

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Solar Eclipse has Come and Gone; Next Up 2044

The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the next event will not occur …

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Solar Eclipse takes place Monday Afternoon

The solar eclipse will take place Monday afternoon. In our area, you won’t be able to see a total eclipse; instead, you will see a partial eclipse. We will have around 89% partial coverage here in the Sequatchie Valley. It will begin around 12:45 pm CT, peak at 2:03 pm, and end at approximately 3:20 …

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Public School Students Could be Required to Watch Fetal Development Video

Tennessee could soon become the latest state to require public school students to watch a three-minute AI-generated video on fetal development created by an anti-abortion group. The state Senate passed the legislation, commonly known as the “Baby Olivia Act,” in a 21-6 vote Thursday, and the House passed the bill with a 67-23 vote in March. The …

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Wanted Man has been Arrested

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest of a wanted man. Gage Reeves was wanted for questioning about several thefts and burglaries. He also had active felony warrants for Theft and Violation of Probation. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office thanks the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office …

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Tennessee American Water’s 2023 Water Quality Reports Now Available Online

 Tennessee American Water announces that the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports are available to customers on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com.  Tennessee American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing conducted on water, list the levels of any …

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Fatal Dirt Bike Crash at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials say a man was found dead on Tuesday at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area. TWRA officers responded to the call around 2:00 p.m. CDT Tuesday. The TWRA says a motorcyclist riding a dirt bike on Prentice Cooper WMA came across the accident off Sulphur Branch Road. The TWRA says …

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Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run on I-24

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance. A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Interstate 24 in Marion County. According to the preliminary investigation, a female who apparently was walking was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, March 30, possibly between 3:45 AM and 4:30 AM. The incident occurred on I-24 eastbound around mile marker …

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