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Let’s Celebrate South Pittsburg Pirate Football

It’s time to celebrate 100 years of Pirates Football, and what better way to do that than to go to the state championship! We are so incredibly proud of these boys! Please help us celebrate 100 years of Pirates Football by posting your pictures from over the years on The River 104.9 or Sequatchie Valley …

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USPS Santa Helpers Needed

The United States Postal Service is in full swing right now, including helping get countless letters to Santa, and they’re asking for your help to do this. There’s a special address for Santa. Santa’s official address is Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888. Children can write a letter to send to Santa, and if …

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Jasper Man Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case

Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Jasper man in connection to an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, agents began investigating John Harley Dobbs (DOB 2-15-1985) on November 21st. During the …

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Help for Victims of SNAP Fraud

Were you a victim of skimming, cloning, or similar SNAP fraud? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers who believe their benefits were compromised by card skimming, phishing, or similar fraud tactics can submit a reimbursement request via the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. This option is available to Tennesseans whose benefits were stolen after …

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Road Closure on Wednesday in Marion County

The Marion County Highway Department says it will be closing Coppinger Cove Rd. on Wednesday, November 29, from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The closure will start in front of Camp Glancy, to the end of the road. The Marion County Highway Department is replacing a large tile.

Support for those in a Mental Health Crisis

This time of year brings on a lot of emotions, good and bad. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline …

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SVEC News

SVEC announced they took home the Business/Industry win at Pikeville’s Christmas parade. In an online statement, the SVEC said, “Crafting this float was a true labor of love for our cooperative team. Seeing the smiles on the faces of members lining the streets made every ounce of effort worthwhile.” Join us at SVEC on November …

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Pirates will play for their Seventh Title in Fourteen State Football State Championships

Senior South Pittsburg quarterback Kamden Wellington went out with an injured ankle, and that’s when the Pirates turned to the run game. They rushed the ball 42 times for 338 yards to earn a shot at their seventh TSSAA state championship (14th overall finals appearance) by beating Oliver Springs 31-7 on Friday night on the …

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Remember to Shop Local during Small Business Saturday This Saturday November 25

Don’t forget that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday. This is a nationwide initiative to support local and independent businesses during the holiday season. This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do in our communities. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business …

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WEPG, The River 104.9 Wins National Competition

A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest would take place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate …

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