A new study ranks Tennessee as the 10th deadliest state in the nation regarding crashes on Halloween. Texas-based Barber Law Firm used Department of Transportation data to rank Tennessee in the top 10. On Halloween, 5.21 deadly crashes happen in Tennessee per one million residents. That’s 46% above the national average. South Dakota ranks first …
Marion County’s Chapter of Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale at Carolyn Stewart Public Library on Betsy Pack Drive in Jasper. Are you looking for a good book deal to add to your library? Do you know a special somebody who loves reading? The event is open to Friends of the Library members …
A vehicle traveling west on Interstate 24 near Kimball crashed over the weekend. The car ran into the containment cables, totaling it. This caused the westbound lanes of I-24 to temporarily close while cleanup and an investigation took place. Authorities reported there were no Injuries. Photo by Mitchel Shell
With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …
REGION 2 The installation of longitudinal cable barrier on various Interstate Routes:Â The contractor will have daytime shoulder closures on interstates throughout Region 2 in order to perform cable rail installation and project cleanup. For the foreseeable future, the majority of work will take place in Marion County from MM 162 to the Hamilton Co. line …
The Hooch, along with the City of South Pittsburg, Arts in the Burg, and Just One More Foundation will be hosting a ‘Spooktacular Halloween at The Hooch’ event on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00pm. The event will take place during the City of South Pittsburg’s Trunk or Treat event downtown. Organizers say …
After an open house on Monday, students were welcomed to their first day of class in the new Jasper Middle School on Tuesday. Many 5th-8th grade students and their parents attended the open house on Monday, and some said the beautiful new facility utterly blew them away. Students seemed very excited about their new school, …
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. They can use guns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain positioned to take immediate control of …
