An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …
Tag: New Hope
WIN Tickets to the Grand Ole Opry
The River 104.9 has your chance to win GRAND OLE OPRY TICKETS WITH A BACK STAGE PASS Enter at the link below.  You’ll be put into a drawing to win! Register using as many emails as possible. Your email(S) must be legit & you must have access to open them. Below is the link to …
September is National Preparedness Month
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …
Attention SVEC Members
SVEC wants to inform its members about potential drone activity in certain service areas. Their right-of-way team is working closely with TVPPA using drones to get in-depth images of their denser areas. These areas will include Jasper Mountain, Coppinger Cove, and Mullins Cove. Please do not be alarmed if you see one of these drones; …
Home Prices Rising in some Local Areas
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Tennessee using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending July 2023. Data was available for 497 cities and towns in Tennessee. #42. Whitwell – Typical home value: $199,256 …
Letter to the Editor: From Darkness to Hope: Suicide Prevention Efforts and Recognizing Those at Risk
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. During this time, we turn our attention to the ongoing fight against mental illness and the causes that may lead someone to take their own life. Suicide is most often the result of psychological, environmental, and social factors. Mental health conditions can elevate the risk. Still, it is …
Dove Hunting Season Opens Friday in Tennessee
Tennessee’s dove season opens Sept. 1 at noon (local time) and is one of the state’s most long-standing outdoor sports traditions. This year’s opening day falls on a Friday. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: Sept. 1-Sept. 28; Oct. 14-Nov. 5; and Dec. 8-Jan. 15, 2024. Hunting times, other than opening …
Area School Systems Receiving Safety Grant Funding
Schools across the state have been applying for part of the nearly $200 million in school safety grant money since June. All public schools and private schools are eligible to apply for two grants. So far, here is a list of allocations: Bledsoe County Schools: $64,120.80 Marion County Schools: $157,016.54 Sequatchie County Schools: $80,477.34 Grundy County …
Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-Off is October 4
Don’t miss your chance to compete in our inaugural Marion County 4-H Chili Cook-Off at the Marion County Market on October 4 from 4-8 PM. If you or someone in your organization makes the best chili, sign up today! The contest is open to cooks of all ages. The deadline to register is September 15. …
2nd Annual “The Blansett” Workout for the Matt Blansett Scholarship
On October 7th at 9:00 a.m, Maximum Sports will conduct the 2nd Annual “The Blansett” workout. All proceeds will go to the Matt Blansett Scholarship. Maximum Sports, along with the family, were very honored to give this scholarship out this past spring to a very deserving student in Matt’s honor. Please join in so they …



