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South Pittsburg Wins Region Championship

South Pittsburg scored three touchdowns within its first ten offensive plays and never looked back. The top-ranked Pirates defeated Whitwell 42-7 for the regional championship at home on Thursday night. Senior quarterback Kamden Wellington had 220 yards passing and added another 83 on the ground. He had three touchdown passes and rushed for two more. …

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Whitwell Man Facing Multiple Charges after Pursuit by Dunlap Police

  On Wednesday night around 11:00, Dunlap Police officers observed a beige 2017 Toyota Camry driving erratic on Hwy 28 traveling southbound in the city limits. Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which initially pulled over but then took off before officers could exit their vehicles. Officers began a pursuit of the vehicle. …

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Burn Ban in Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported a burn ban on Thursday for the county. You may only burn in a barrel, and if you call 877-350-2876 or go online to burnsafetn.org. A fire must always be attended to. We have had an extremely dry year, and fires are getting away from people quickly, so please …

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No Riverbend Festival in 2024

Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival announced this week that, like other independently owned and operated music festivals across the nation, are going on a temporary pause. Riverbend is reevaluating and restructuring to be successful in the future. Riverbend Festival said in a release that they are thankful for 40 amazing years of Riverbend and for the unwavering …

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AP High School Football Poll

Class 6A School (first-place votes) Record Points Previous 1. Bradley Central (5) 9-0 131 1 2. Oakland (8) 8-1 124 2 3. Brentwood 9-0 111 3 4, Germantown (1) 9-0 108 4 5, Bearden 7-2 66 6 6, Clarksville 9-0 51 9 7. Riverdale 7-2 44 7 8. Maryville 6-3 30 NR 9. Mt. Juliet …

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Dunlap Police Conducts Undercover Operation on the Sale of Vapor Products to Underage Persons

Over the last few months, the Dunlap Police Department has received numerous complaints about several local businesses selling vapor products to children. Students at area schools are possessing and consuming vapor products in area schools which has become a big issue. Last week, the Dunlap Police Department conducted an undercover operation on the prohibited sale …

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Search for Missing Man Continues Three Years Later

Family, friends, and law enforcement officials continue to search for a man who went missing on Friday, July 24, 2020. Grundy County resident 32 year-old Josh Day disappeared on his four-wheeler in the Foster Falls area. The initial search for Josh was spearheaded by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Josh’s four-wheeler was found quickly, just …

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Champion Recovery Community Radio Auction is Nov. 4 on WEPG

In the heart of Tennessee, a remarkable journey of compassion and recovery began in 2010 within the confines of the Marion County jail. Recognizing a desperate need to extend support to women in crisis, Champion Recovery Community (CRC) was born. Nearly 13 years later, this nonprofit organization has not only endured but has thrived, expanding …

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Free Flu Shots Nov. 1

The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on November 1. At least you can go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM.

Sign Up Now for Jasper’s Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree

The Town of Jasper 2023 Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will occur on October 28. The last day to sign up to be a vendor will be October 23 at 4:00 PM for the Town of Jasper Boo Crew to get a chance to map the area and reserve everyone a spot. If …

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