It’s almost the time of year to turn back the clocks, meaning less daylight during the day. Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, or DST, ending, people across the US, including in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, will “fall back” an hour over the weekend. At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2, you must turn …
Veteran law enforcement officer brings 30 years of experience and leadership to open Sheriff race. Longtime law enforcement officer Chris Webb has officially announced his candidacy for Marion County Sheriff. In his announcement video, Webb stated he knows what real leadership looks like and will give deputies what they need to achieve success. If elected, …
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. 1,892 more students graduated in the 2025 cohort compared to last year, for a total of 69,124 students graduating across the state. Bledsoe County High School 93.9% Grundy County High School 90.2% Marion County High School 92.7% South …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) encourages all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3 deadline. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees not already paid by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, or Tennessee Student Assistance Award. Students may use the Tennessee Promise scholarship at …
The Marion County Warriors travel to York Institute on Thursday for the final regular-season game before hosting the first round of the playoffs. You can hear the game on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (7-2/4-0), the Region 4 Class 3A champs, will play at Giles County this Friday. The game can be …
Division I Class 1A 1. McKenzie (8-1) – 165 (12). Last Week: No. 1 2. South Pittsburg (8-1) – 158 (5). Last Week: No. 2 3. Coalfield (7-2) – 134. Last Week: No. 3 4. Clay County (8-1) – 111. Last Week: No. 4 5. Hampton (8-1) – 104. Last Week: No. 5 6. Dresden …
Marion County 33, Cascade 0: Marion County’s defense allowed only 75 total yards and did not give up a touchdown for the sixth time this season. Brett Webb recorded 152 total yards, including 85 rushing. Mason Mays ran for 56 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Ashton Martin added 66 rushing yards and one touchdown, …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County on the following dates: Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: SR 108 @ Pocket Rd. Date: November 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 27 @ Tanner Trail The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
As the government shutdown persists, thousands of Tennesseans may experience significant consequences due to the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which assist families in purchasing groceries each month. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has indicated that, absent a resolution by lawmakers, SNAP benefits could be discontinued as early as November …
The South Pittsburg Rotary Club is partnering with Moss Motors and Ford Motor Company’s “Drive For Your Community” program to host a special fundraiser benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to needy children. Event Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM CT Location: SVEC …
