Fire danger is heating up across Tennessee. If you’re planning to burn debris like leaves or branches this weekend, we urge you to be extra cautious. And of course, don’t forget to obtain a burn permit! In Tennessee, a burn permit is required during wildfire season to help ensure everyone practices safe burning methods. It’s …
 BETTIS, WILLIAM E Age: 70 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/20/2026 11:05 AM City: SEQUATCHIE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: J.SULLIVAN Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0  BROWN, MICHAEL D Age: 41 Class: …
 ADCOCK, JAMES C Age: 47 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/18/2026 02:21 PM City: BRYAN Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T.HOBBS Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 2000  BETTIS, WILLIAM E Age: 70 …
Area police have been made aware of a new round of scams going around via direct text message with an official-looking court notice (shown below) asking for payment or you will be fined and penalized. THIS IS FAKE! Do not click on any links, scan the QR code, or pay anything through these links. If …
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing schools to display historical documents such as the Ten Commandments, sparking debate along party lines. Republicans view the Ten Commandments as historically significant, while Democrats argue the bill blurs church-state boundaries. SB 0303 permits schools to display documents like the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and state …
 ADCOCK, JAMES C Age: 47 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/18/2026 02:21 PM City: BRYAN Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: T.HOBBS Release Date:  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 2000  ALBAN, JONATHAN B Age: 39 …
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for a large ballot when it comes to the May 5, 2026, primary. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ballot-Paper-w-withdrawals-fix.pdf
A powerful weather system came through the area late Sunday night. Some Sequachee Valley Electric Corporation customers lost power due to high winds, heavy rain and lightning. SVEC crews and contractors worked throughout the night to retore power outages as quickly as possible throughout the service area. Several trees were reported down in Marion County, …
