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Arrest Report for Marion County Jan. 18

  ALLEN, GARRY L   Age: 30 Class:     Race/Sex: B/M      Intake Date: 01/16/2026 07:50 AM    City: CHATTANOOGA    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer: KPD ADAMS    Release Date:     Charge Bond SHOPLIFTING 0   BARTLETT, JAMES A   Age: 31 Class:     …

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Marion County Arrest Report for Jan. 14

BODINE, JOSHUA L   Age: 32 Class:     Race/Sex: W/M     Intake Date: 01/11/2026 01:45 AM   City: YULEE   Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL   Arrested By Officer: THP FUGATT   Release Date: 01/11/2026 02:48 PM Charge Bond DUI 35000 IMPLIED CONSENT LAW 0 SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE VI 0 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA …

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Jasper Police Lt. Dewayne Dykes Out of a Job and Chief Retires

A lieutenant with the Jasper Police Department has been dismissed due to insubordination, as confirmed by Mayor Jason Turner. Mayor Turner. He stated that Lt. Dewayne Dykes was terminated for insubordination, submitting a false report, and retaliation. Additionally, Police Chief Billy Mason has retired and is currently seeking election as Marion County Sheriff. Mayor Turner …

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13 Local Football Players Named All-State

The 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State football team includes 9 South Pittsburg Pirates, 3 Marion County Warriors and 1 Grundy County Yellow Jacket. Class 1A OFFENSE QB – Cole Brown, McKenzie* QB – Caden Jones, South Pittsburg, Sr. QB – Nolan Adams, Clay County, Sr. RB – Jaiden Bunch, Coalfield* RB – Ja’Mychal Buckner, …

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Tennessee Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for November 2025 dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point, to 3.6%, compared with the 2024 …

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Layne Announces Campaign for Marion County Mayor

My name is Travis Layne, and I’m running for County Mayor because I believe our County deserves leadership that listens and puts people first. As Mayor, I will lead with integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability. I believe in being accessible, showing up in our communities, and working side by side with families to address real …

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National Crornbread Festival Cook-off Application Process Begins

Applications for The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year we search the nation for the best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000. Recipe entries require the original main dish/entree/main course recipe to be prepared and cooked in Lodge® Cast Iron cookware. The …

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Flu Activity On The Rise

According to Tennessee health officials, flu activity is increasing significantly in the region, with certain areas reporting some of the highest rates statewide. Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn, and Polk counties are currently classified as “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These counties have flu …

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2025 Traffic Fatalities Down in Tennessee, but Up in Our District

Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025, with 147 fewer roadway deaths than the previous year, according to year end data released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The Tennessee Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows 1,045 traffic fatalities statewide in 2025, down from 1,194 in 2024, a reduction of …

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New Year’s Eve Fun at the Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre and the City of South Pittsburg NEW YEARS EVE with the band ENTICE!! They are a fabulous band!!  VERY talented. You will definitely have a good time.  Click below to get tickets! The Princess Theatre, South Pittsburg, TN Also, for those that do not know….  The Princess now serves beer! The event starts at 9 …

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