As northeast Tennessee continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind citizens to remain vigilant about potential scams claiming to support victims. “National data shows Tennesseans are among the most generous givers to charitable causes. However, too often, we see bad actors targeting the good faith and …
On October 9, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM, the School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School and administration were notified of a concerning statement made by a 7th-grade student during an activity time. The SRD and the administration immediately began an investigation, and the student admitted to making the concerning statement. The student was taken …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and state leaders in Tennessee encourage victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense to protect their address and protect themselves with the free Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. The Safe at Home program prevents abusers from locating their victims through public records by providing …
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. On the ballot, you’ll be voting for President, State Representative, and State Senator. Some locations in our listening area will have city …
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering …
On Thursday, the Jasper Middle School administration was informed of a threat made by a 6th grader during school. According to a short post on the school system’s Facebook page, law enforcement was contacted immediately. The student has been sent to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority. No other information was released.
The Jasper Highlands Veterans Group is on a mission to spread some holiday cheer to our brave service members deployed this Christmas. They are gathering items for care packages that will bring comfort and joy to those who are away from home. **How You Can Help** **Donate items or funds**: Every little bit counts! We …
The Kimball Christian Academy has been collecting donations over the last few days for the flood victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. On Thursday, their first load of supplies will be on their way. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has shared another way to help. An RV camper is set up at the old Hales …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone that it’s important to stay vigilant as scams are becoming increasingly frequent. They want to make sure you’re aware of a couple of alarming trends: Spoofed Calls: Some individuals are receiving calls that appear to be from our MCSD line. The caller claims to be from the …
