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Scam Alert from Tower Community Bank

Tower Community Bank has received notification from several customers that they have received text messages stating that their debit card is blocked and to call a phone number for a resolution. This is NOT coming from Tower. This is a scam. Please do not click on anything or call the number listed in the text. …

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Marion County Emergency Management Agency Reminds Citizens about important Survey

The Marion County Emergency Management Agency is updating the Marion County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Your feedback on a survey will help ensure their plan revision reflects the citizens’ needs. They thank you for taking the time to complete our short survey. The Hazard Mitigation Plan aims to identify hazards that could affect our county and …

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TDOT Begins Pothole Repair Work

Last week’s winter storm has created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is launching a statewide effort to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. Cold mix asphalt is currently being used for repairs. More permanent repairs will be made in spring and early summer when …

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After Viral Video Showing Dunlap Man’s Arrest He has been Indicted by the Grand Jury

A video of an arrest by the Jasper Police Department began circulating on social media in August 2023. A Marion County Grand Jury has now indicted the person arrested. Sequatchie Valley Now obtained the actual body cam video of the entire traffic stop. The indictment charges 52-year-old Samuel Isaac Hrynecwicz of Dunlap with two counts …

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Robert Doherty, Owner of Redpoint Inn Restaurant in Jasper, Cleared of All Charges

Press Release from Attorney Meredith Mochel: Robert Doherty, who was arrested on December 13, 2023, for charges of sexual battery and sexual contact by an authority figure, has now been cleared of these charges. These charges appear to have been filed based solely upon the accounts of the former employees that Mr. Doherty touched them …

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School Closings, Delays and One System Reopens for Monday

School Closings Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Mon. Dade Co. GA Schools: Open regular schedule Grundy Co. Schools: Closed Monday Jackson County, Ala. Schools: Closed Monday Hamilton Co. Schools: Delayed 2 hours Kimball Christian School: Closed Monday Marion Co. Schools: Closed Monday Richard Hardy School: Closed Monday Sequatchie Co. Schools: Closed Monday

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

Unemployment in Tennessee held steady during the final month of 2023. Newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed the rate did not change between November and December at 3.5%. The seasonally adjusted rate of 3.5% for December 2023 also mirrored the rate from December one year ago.

Road Work in Marion County

MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) rockfall mitigation westbound between MM 136.2 and MM 140.3: The contractor will be working on I-24 WB at MM 141 – 140, MM 139.0 – 137.0, and MM 136.0 – 135.0 on 1/22/24 & 1/23/24 from 9 am to 4 pm. The right lane will be closed, and the left two lanes …

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Blood Assurance Asking for Elective Surgeries be Delayed

Due to a significant decrease in blood donations related to the weather, and an increase in emergency use from several massive blood transfusions over the last 24 hours, Blood Assurance is recommending to more than 70 hospitals around the region to hold off on elective surgeries until at least Wednesday, January 24. This will allow …

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Public Information Release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department released information concerning their social media accounts on Thursday. They want to inform the public that their social media accounts are meant to educate citizens about the department. Their social media is not a form of reporting calls. If you need an officer or deputy, you will need to call …

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