The Marion County Sheriff’s Office shares updates from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: In 2024, over 300 million children worldwide were exploited online, with 465,000 cases in the US. Platforms like Discord and Roblox are linked to exploitation, including sextortion, abuse, and gang-related bullying. Generative AI use in sexual exploitation rose sharply—from …
The annual National Cornbread Festival will be held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, with gates opening at 8:00 am CDT each day. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive music lineup, including this year’s headliner, Lorrie Morgan, who is set to perform on Saturday …
A single individual secured a $380,000 Tennessee Cash jackpot in South Pittsburg on Monday. The winning ticket was purchased on April 20 at Mike’s Lottery, Inc., located at 501 East 12th Street. Tennessee Cash drawings are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, with tickets available for $1 each. The Tennessee Lottery stated that no …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Safe Actions Save …
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
 ADKINS, KRISTIN L Age: 33 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/17/2026 02:03 AM City: TRACY CITY Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: R. RODERICK Release Date: 04/17/2026 03:02 AM  Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 3000  BLEVINS, NOAH …
Late last week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) updated its bylaws in preparation for this change, which was enacted by state legislation in February. The revised rule removes a long-standing restriction but applies solely to first-time transfers. Despite the easing of transfer limitations, recruiting regulations will remain unchanged and are expected to receive …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 162 to MM 161.4:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/24/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing Lane # 2 in the westbound direction. Eastbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 [137-138.2] …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate was 3.5%. Despite the uptick, Tennessee continues …
The celebrating of 100 years at Richard Hardy Memorial School, and school leaders would love for you to join them for this very special Centennial Celebration! Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Come enjoy a fun-filled day with: Open House Art Show Vendors Food Trucks Alumni Softball Game Live Entertainment Activities …
