Marion County citizen Thomas Morgan has filed a lawsuit against county officials, claiming they violated his civil rights by removing him from county commission meetings. The lawsuit says that at the January 22 meeting, Chairwoman Linda Mason opened the floor to the attendees for public comment but noted that the comments must address matters on …
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Sextortion Scam Warning from the TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Cyber Alert on Tuesday after receiving an uptick in sextortion scams. The scammer threatens to send compromising footage and pictures to loved ones unless you send them money through Bitcoin. TBI says the scam is very convincing because the email can include personal details, such as your full …
Marion County Deputy Recognized for His Help with Injured Paraglider
On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy Rusty Parker for his incredible bravery, dedication, and selflessness! Recently, Deputy Parker responded to a situation on Mt Olive Rd where three paragliders had landed off the bluff. One of them sustained significant injuries and required immediate medical assistance. Without hesitation, Deputy Parker set up his …
Blood Assurance Needing Donations
With school underway and Labor Day travel picking up, blood donations often drop when they’re needed most. Now through September 3rd, donate with Blood Assurance and receive an eGift card plus our exclusive ‘Save 3 Lives’ tote! Every donation supports our local community—thank you for making a difference. The nearest Blood Assurance location is in …
Job Fair in Kimball August 30
Join Blessed Incorporated and Spotlight Staff on August 30 from 9:00 AM until noon for the Marion County Job Fair. The event will be held at the pink cottage at 187 Main St. in Kimball. They have positions open in Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Jobs are available for welders, …
As Students Return to Classes Remember School Bus Safety
Millions of children ride school buses each school day. Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all …
Scam Warning for EBT Card Users
Did someone call asking for your EBT card number or PIN? Be careful; some thieves may pretend to be TDHS to gain customer information, but the Tennessee Department of Human Services WILL NOT ask for your card number or PIN during a call. If you are unsure if an unplanned call, text, or communication is …
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Rise
According to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, which is at an all-time low in Tennessee, county unemployment rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal …
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday Morning
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. They must be purchased …



