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.
Tag: Sequatchie County News
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department Extinguished Large Brush Fire on Saturday
On Saturday at 5:15 PM CST Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the top end of Hales Bar Road and Hwy 41 for a large brush fire. The brush fire was called in by our Fire Chief, who drove up on the fire. Haletown Engines 1 and 2, along with Rescue 1, responded to …
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 …
High School Football Results from October 20
South Pittsburg Senior quarterback Kamden Wellington continues his great play as he was involved 280 yards of his team’s 342 total yards on Friday night as the Pirates blew away Sale Creek 44-0. Wellington had 2 TD passes and rushed for 2 more scores. AJ Wallace caught four passes for 75 yards and a touchdown, …
Local Road Construction
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 136.0 to MM 141.0:Â 10/22/2023-10/23/2023 6pm – 6am Milling and paving multiple sections within the stated log miles. The #3 and # 2 lanes will be closed reducing lanes from 3 to 1. Brake inspection station at the 136.6LM will be closed as well. MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) …
Fire in Lusk Community Injures Two
Wednesday afternoon, around 5:15, Dunlap Fire responded to a mutual aid request from the Lusk Volunteer Fire Department located in southern Bledsoe County. The Lusk department had a residential fire, which also included a camper. Pikeville VFD, Brayton VFD, Nine Mile VFD, Bledsoe EMS, and Bledsoe EMA also reported to the scene. The home was …
Criminal Homicide Suspect Appears in Sequatchie County Court
Earlier this month, we reported about a homicide that occurred in Dunlap on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 4) at approx. 4:30 p.m., The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to 47 Windridge Dr, Dunlap, TN. 63-year-old Keith Edward Kopecky called 911 and said he had shot his wife, 64-year-old Marcella “Marcy” Renee Ervin. Kopecky was taken into …
Sequatchie County Rescue Squad Fall Festival
Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is looking for vendors for a fall festival they plan for Nov. 18. The event will be held at the Rescue Squad. They have space inside or out for $20 per spot. If you are interested, call the Rescue Squad and leave a message at 423-949-2207.
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 …
Large Scrap Fire in Chattanooga on Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday morning, Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift crews responded to a large scrap metal fire at 2912 South Market Street. Smoke from the fire could be seen from several miles away. The call came in at 8:14 AM ET on Tuesday. Market Street had to be closed for fire hoses that provided a water …
