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Tennessee Unemployment Up Slightly in February

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 …

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Richard Hardy Memorial School Centennial Celebration is Saturday

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 …

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New Kratom Law wates on Governor Lee’s Approval

A bill proposing the prohibition of kratom, also referred to as “gas station heroin” in Tennessee, is awaiting Governor Lee’s approval before becoming law. The legislation seeks to regulate and, in many instances, criminalize the possession, sale, and distribution of kratom—a substance frequently available at gas stations and smoke shops. Should the bill be enacted, …

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New Tennessee School Voucher Bill Approved

The Tennessee school voucher expansion bill was approved by the Senate on Thursday, April 16. An amendment to the legislation increases the number of Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships from 20,000 to 35,000. Ultimately, the Senate voted to adopt the House’s version of the bill rather than its own proposal, which would have expanded vouchers to …

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Arrest Report for Marion County, TN April 15, 2026

ANDRY, SHAWNA N   Age: 54 Class: DETAINEE   Race/Sex: W/F     Intake Date: 04/14/2026 03:48 AM   City: SOUTH PITTSBURG   Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT   Arrested By Officer: T FLETCHER   Release Date: 04/14/2026 08:12 AM Charge Bond FELONY EVADING 1000 OPEN CONTAINER 0 DUI 0 CALVERT, EUGENE L …

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Gas Prices Have Fallen

According to data from GasBuddy, the app that tracks gas prices around the U.S. reports regular grade gasoline has fallen 15.6 cents over the last week. Gas prices have dropped in the local area: Marion County’s lowest gas prices are at $3.43; Sequatchie County’s cheapest price is $3.86. Grundy County stands at $3.89, Bledsoe County …

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Cornbread Festival Weekend is April 25 & 26

Start making plans to visit us in South Pittsburg, TN next weekend! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival. They have something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo and musical entertainment– you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! The National Cornbread Festival can’t wait …

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Marion County Arrest Report for April 12, 2026

  CALHOUN, BRYAN A   Age: 25 Class: DETAINEE    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 04/11/2026 11:42 PM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT    Arrested By Officer: M. ROLLINS    Release Date:     Charge Bond DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3500   CHUBB, RODERICK A   Age: 31 Class: …

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Area Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly

Eighty-four of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in January even as most counties saw an uptick in their rates over the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates in 90 counties increased from December to January. Rates decreased in three counties and …

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits for Multipal Areas

The USDA will be dropping hundreds of thousands of oral rabies vaccine baits across East Tennessee and North Georgia for the next couple of weeks. These are intended to slow the spread of rabies amongst wildlife, such as raccoons, coyotes, skunks, foxes, etc and are safe to be consumed by wildlife animals. Approximately 1.7 million …

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