The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on November 1. At least you can go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM.
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Colonial Chemical Earns State of Tennessee’s 2023 Award of Excellence
Recently, Colonial Chemical was presented with the State of Tennessee’s 2023 Award of Excellence for its continuing commitment to actively preserve and protect our state’s natural beauty through the Adopt-a-Highway program. Colonial was recognized above all other Adopt-a-Highway programs in the state in this category.
Sign Up Now for Jasper’s Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree
The Town of Jasper 2023 Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will occur on October 28. The last day to sign up to be a vendor will be October 23 at 4:00 PM for the Town of Jasper Boo Crew to get a chance to map the area and reserve everyone a spot. If …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department Accepting Applications the Christmas for Kids beginning Monday
Starting Monday, October 22, 2023, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department will begin accepting applications for their 2023 Christmas for Kids program. The following are required: if you received something last year you are not eligible for this year, you MUST provide proof of income for all adults in the home to include government aid, IDENTIFICATION …
Critical Need for O-positive and O-negative Blood Donors
Due to multiple trauma patients being treated Tuesday morning at area hospitals, the community blood supply has reached a critically low level. Blood Assurance is in dire need of both O-positive and O-negative blood donors to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org, or walk into any donation …
Santa and Mrs. Claus Coming to Jasper to Help the Christmas for Kids Campaign
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on November 24 on the square in Jasper. The event will take place from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be accepting donations for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department’s Christmas for Kids campaign. They will be accepting new …
Debris Burn Permits are Now Required
Tennesseans are being reminded to keep burn safety measures top of mind as the state heads into its fire season. Starting October 15, debris burn permits for leaf and brush piles are required, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is observing National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14, 2023, …
127 Handguns Found in Tennessee Schools Last Year
Last year, 127 handguns were found in Tennessee public schools, a 111% increase from before the pandemic, according to the Tennessee Safe Schools report. According to a recently published Tennessee Comptroller report, the General Assembly has invested more than $240 million in school safety over the last year. In addition to allocating more money toward …
Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-Off Winners
UT TSU Extension Marion County has announced the Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-off winners from Saturday’s event in Jasper. Fan Favorite Award – Tanya Barbee 3rd Place – Greg Varnell 2nd Place – Tanya Barbee 1st Place – Kannen Reames Main photo: Marion County 4-H members
Partial Eclipse will take place Saturday
There are two significant solar eclipses occurring in the United States over the next six months. The first is an annular eclipse, happening Saturday, Oct. 14. The second (and more powerful), is the total solar eclipse, coming up on April 8, 2024. In our region, expect a partial annular eclipse (between 50% and 60% from north to …
