The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 148.6:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/29/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing the shoulder in the eastbound direction. Westbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from …
Early voting for county primaries will end on Thursday, April 30. Primary election days for local counties will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Below dates are election dates for all of Tennessee 2026.
 FULFER, RODNEY M Age: 51 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/23/2026 06:10 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: THP MITCHELL Release Date: 04/23/2026 07:32 PM  Charge Bond IMPLIED CONSENT LAW 0 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2000 …
Saturday, April 25, 2026 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. This event provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications and helps prevent misuse and accidental poisoning. If you have medications you no longer take—whether they are outdated or belonged to …
The Marion County Election Commission has announced that they are relocating the public place for voters in the Shellmound voter precinct. Beginning with the county primary election on May 5, the new Shellmound voter precinct will be at 5510 Highway 41 in Jasper. This new site across from the silo by the storage facility will …
Authorities have formally identified the individual arrested and charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased woman inside a residence on Wednesday. A male suspect was taken into custody after a structure fire occurred in Bridgeport. Chief Deputy Eric Woodall of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 62-year-old John Dunagan is the individual …
In the early morning hours of April 20, 2026, Dunlap Police responded to a residence on Old Union Road regarding unwanted intoxicated persons. Once officers arrived, they contacted three individuals inside a vehicle parked in the driveway. During the investigation, officers found approximately 1.52 ounces of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Ronald Diorio, …
Ten finalists have been selected to compete live at this weekend’s National Cornbread Festival. Cornbread recipes are gathered from all over the country and narrowed down to the top ten contenders. This year’s cooks represent a range of locations, from major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and Raleigh to small towns such as North Branch, …
On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3 percent. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9 percent compared …
