Some changes are coming to the way you call local numbers. Beginning August 5, 2025, you must dial 10 digits (area code + 7-digit telephone number) on all local calls, including calls within your same area code. On and after this date, if you dial just 7 digits, your call will not be completed, and …
The Judge David Campbell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter Regent, Samantha Green, was proud to present the chapter’s donation of a framed, signed, and numbered reproduction of “Patriot’s Farewell” to Marion County Mayor David Jackson for display in the Marion County Courthouse. The framed artwork is captioned “Presented to the people …
As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department requests the public’s assistance identifying the man pictured inside this story at svalleynow.com. This person of interest is the subject of an ongoing fraud investigation and possible mailbox thefts in the area. If you know who this subject is, call Marion County Dispatch at 423-942-2525.
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the nine finalists for the 2025-26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The nine finalists represent each of the state’s eight Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) areas and the Shelby County-Municipal area. The 2025-26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and three winners for each grand division will …
List of New Tennessee Laws that took effect on July 1 in the Volunteer State: Education: Restricting cell phones in schools: The measure requires school boards and governing bodies of public charter schools to create policies preventing students from using cell phones, tablets smartwatches or other wireless communication devices during instructional time. There are exceptions …
To Community Leaders and Interested Citizens, The Marion County Library Board of Trustees (MCLB) operates as a chartered nonprofit 901-3-C organization and abides by TN Annotated Chapter 10 and is not an advisory board. The organization has existed for approximately 50 years and has been responsible for the administration of the three libraries in Marion …
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has announced that every Tennessee county recorded an unemployment rate of 5% or less in May. Ninety-four of the state’s 95 counties had unemployment rates below 5%, and one county — Hardeman County in southwestern Tennessee — had a rate of 5%. Unemployment rates decreased from …
Join us for a Community Blood Drive on Friday, July 11, at SVEC! This event is open to the public. Each donor will receive a $20 eGift card as a thank you. You can schedule your donation appointment online at bloodassurance.org/sve11. Friday, July 11, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SVEC – 512 S Cedar …
Jesse Wade Hargis of South Pittsburg is charged with intentionally placing nails on several roads. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force after numerous reports of nails found on roadways. Surveillance tracked Hargis to stores in Hamilton County, where he was seen buying pounds …
