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T-Mobile Opening in Kimball

The New T-Mobile Store held its ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday afternoon. T-Mobile will have its grand opening on Friday at their new store at 735 Main St. in Kimball from 11 AM to 7 PM. There will be giveaways, games, and more.

National “Wear Red Day is Friday

National “Wear Red Day” is Friday, Feb. 2, and it aims to raise awareness of the leading cause of death in women, which is cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. From clothing to buildings, you’ll certainly be seeing a lot of red. Women account for more than 57% of total stroke deaths. It’s …

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Third Child Dies from Flu in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health has announced a third child has died from the flu in Tennessee this season. The child’s death occurred during the week between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20. Three pediatric influenza-related deaths have been reported in Tennessee this flu season. The season began on Oct. 1, 2023. The first pediatric death …

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Tennessee Announces $350 Million Opioid Settlement with Marketing Firm Publicis

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Tennessee will receive more than $9 million from the settlement, which will be deposited into Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Fund to help address the opioid crisis. …

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Blood Assurance Appoints New President & CEO

Blood Assurance has appointed Dr. Liz Culler as its new President & CEO. Culler began her career at Blood Assurance as Medical Director in 2006. She was later named Chief Medical Officer and has served in that position ever since. During her tenure, Culler has played a pivotal role in Blood Assurance’s expansion in the …

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New Security Technology Eligible for School Safety Grants

State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) has announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is now eligible for school safety grants to cut down on response times in emergencies and help protect teachers and students. At the push of a button from teachers, the new technology can …

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Authorities Searching for Stolen SUV taken from Grundy County Home

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the theft of a red K5 Blazer stolen from 1635 Main St in Palmer. The vehicle was stolen during the morning hours on January 29, 2024. If anyone has any information about this incident, contact the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 692-3466. The vehicle was not …

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New Location of South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society Museum Open Fridays and Saturdays

The South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society Museum recently moved to a new location, 316 Cedar Avenue, just down the street from the historic Cameron-Patton Hotel building, the Museum’s previous home. The Museum features hundreds of historic items of local importance. There are old photographs of local people and buildings, an antique gas range made in …

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UPS Cutting Jobs

UPS announced Tuesday that the package delivery company is eliminating approximately 12,000 jobs and looking at strategic options for its Coyote truck load brokerage business. CEO Carol Tome said that by reducing the company’s headcount, UPS will realize $1 billion in cost savings.

Primary Election is March 5

The presidential field is set in Tennessee for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Elections. Early voting for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election starts Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, and runs Monday to Saturday until Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The deadline to …

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