Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
 BECHTEL, KENTEN L Age: 23 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/26/2026 05:44 PM City: LYNCHBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: H.ROLLINS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT) 0  BOWENS, LAIKEN J Age: 21 Class: …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure. The City of South Pittsburg loan comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will fund the construction of 150,000-gallon and 285,000-gallon …
Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
 CAGLE, FRED J III Age: 37 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/25/2026 09:26 PM City: HIXSON Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: T. TRUSSELL Release Date: 04/26/2026 06:35 AM  Charge Bond DETENTION WITHOUT WARRANT MENTAL EVALUAT 0  CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY A …
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.
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 …
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, …
