On Tuesday night, South Pittsburg experienced a troubling spike in motor vehicle burglaries, including a stolen car. As we enter this season, thefts often rise, with thieves targeting valuables like guns, cash, and Christmas gifts. To protect yourself and your belongings, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department asks you to please remember: **Don’t leave items in …
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses Could Increase 28 Percent
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will vote on an increase in the price of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as boat registration fees, at its final 2024 meeting to be held Thursday and Friday in Memphis (Dec. 5-6) at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters. Committee meetings begin Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1 …
Christmas for Kids Roadblock is Saturday in Jasper
This Saturday, December 6, Marion County Sheriff’s Department personnel will be in Jasper on the square from 8 a.m. to noon to accept toys, cash, shoes, and checks for the Christmas for Kids program. Please give if possible so Christmas cheer is available to those in need. The department appreciates the wonderful support of our …
Marion County Sheriff’s Issues Law Information about Proper Care of Pets
The Marion County Sheriff’s information concerning animal cruelty and required proper care of your pets. Per Tennessee Law, pets must have food, water, and shelter. Pets also must be provided with shade in the heat and warmth in the cold. Present law provides that a person commits the offense of cruelty to animals, a Class …
Marion County Vehicle Sale is December 14
Marion County Sheriff’s Department will hold a vehicle auction on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The auction will start at 9 a.m. CST, and the viewing will begin at 8 a.m. CST. The auction will be held at The Lawson Building, 300 Ridley Drive. The vehicles will be sold as is, and CASH ONLY will be …
Marion County and South Pittsburg will play for State Championships
After winning the Class 1A state championship last year and losing 18 seniors, many thought South Pittsburg would need to rebuild, and rebuild they did. With only 4 seniors on the 2024 team, the Pirates are back in the state championship game. The Pirates were able to wear down a massive Coalfield defensive front, rushing …
TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
During this holiday, Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, …
Missing Marion County Woman
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has a report of a missing female. Family and friends of 34-year-old Erica Williams have not been able to contact her. She was last seen on Saturday, November 23, 2024, off Ladd’s Switch Rd, heading into the woods with her dog. If you have seen Erica or have any information …
Marion County Photographer Featured in 2025 Tennessee Wildlife Federation Calendar
Betsy Bowden, a talented photographer from Marion County, has been selected to feature in the 2025 Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) Calendar. Known for her passion for the region’s diverse wildlife, Bowden captures images that bring attention to often overlooked species crucial to the area’s biodiversity. Her striking photograph of warpaint shiners, taken at the Tennessee …
Deer Gun Season Opens Saturday
Tennessee’s 2024-25 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 23. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken daily, not exceeding two …



