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.
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Jasper Highlands Veterans Group Asking for Donations for Deployed Troops
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 …
Donations from Marion County Heading to Flood Victims
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 …
Scam Warning from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
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 …
Major Traffic Shift at I-24/75 Split
The next phase of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s I-75/I-24 Interchange construction project in Chattanooga is approaching, and drivers will need to be aware of some important changes. What TDOT describes as “a major traffic shift” will occur on October 6 and 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as crews move travel lanes on …
Over 100 have Died Due to Hurricane Helene
At least 107 people have died across six states since Helene, and several people are still unaccounted for. The mammoth Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida and tore through the Southeast, leaving millions without power and communications. Some of the roads and bridges in Tennessee and North Carolina aren’t there anymore. Electricity could be …
County Unemployment Rates for August
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties and …
Hunting, Fishing, and Sportsman Licenses Might be Cost More Next Year
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) discussed a proposal to increase prices for boating registration, hunting, fishing, and sportsman licenses, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). According to the Tennessee Secretary of State, annual boating registration fees currently range between $15 and $59. However, they would increase by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime license fees, which …
Free Two-Day Medical Clinic October 12 & 13 in Jasper
Remote Area Medical, a Knoxville-based nonprofit, will hold a free two-day clinic in Jasper, TN, from October 12 to 13. RAM offers free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, RAM asks that people be prepared to choose between dental or vision services. Medical services will be offered to …
Lots of Road Construction
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound from LM 15.2 to LM 15.4: The right lane of two lanes northbound is shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is traveling in the unaffected lane. Southbound lanes are not affected. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The …



