Following a loss in its season opener, South Pittsburg adjusted during the week and won 40-6 over Sequatchie County on Friday in a game between state-ranked teams. After trailing early, South Pittsburg, ranked No. 2 in TSSAA Class 1A, scored on its first three drives and maintained control against Class 3A’s second-ranked Sequatchie County in …
South Pittsburg at Sequatchie County. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap. You can also hear both broadcasts at www.theriver1049.com. Marion County at Whitwell. Hear either team’s broadcast at www.theriver1049.com Other area games: Bledsoe County at Oneida Grundy County at Lookout Valley Madison County, AL, at …
The Powerball jackpot is projected to reach at least $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, following the absence of winning tickets in Monday’s drawing. The cash option for Wednesday’s prize is estimated to be $589 million. For Monday night’s Powerball drawing, which featured an estimated $1.2 billion jackpot—previously the fifth-largest in the game’s history—the winning numbers …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has introduced its new DARE vehicle. This fantastic addition is designed to spark conversations about the program and inspire curiosity. The department hopes it encourages everyone to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions that promote education—a huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue …
Area law enforcement and banking institutions are warning residents about a scam. Criminals call residents claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI. They try to convince their victims to withdraw money from their accounts and place it in a cryptocurrency ATM. The scammers use fear and urgency to push their victims …
According to a news release from the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The agency noted that Monday’s Labor Day jackpot will be the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history. Saturday night’s winning numbers were white balls 3, …
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …
Labor Day weekend is Aug. 30-Sept. 1 (this week), the final major weekend of the 2025 summer boating season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reminds all Tennesseans and visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA wants all visitors to the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers …
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74:Â Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …
Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …
