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Tag: Whitwell News

UPDATE: Tennessee Endangered Child has been Found Safe

An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …

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Update on Road Projects in Marion County

Marion County Highway Department 2023 Road List April 24, 2023   NO ROADS WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD LIST FROM PREVIOUS YEAR The following roads were resurfaced in 2022: Hoyt Roberts Rd.               Paved                                                 Tony Rollins Rd.                 Paved Lawrence Ross Rd.      …

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Alleged Leader of Tri-State Methamphetamine Distribution Network Arrested

An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …

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Tennessee American Water Partners with Whitwell High School to Provide Water-Bottle Filling Stations

As the school year kicks off, Whitwell High School students will be able to utilize new water-bottle filling stations to stay hydrated during the school day.  Through a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation, Tennessee American Water has provided funding to replace outdated water fountains.  The new ones not only function as a …

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All Marion County High School Football Teams are 4-0; Plus Other Scores

The South Pittsburg Pirates improved to 4-0 behind not only a stellar defense but the scoring of Jamarion Farrior. The senior scored 3 times in the 29-7 win over the previously unbeaten Sequatchie County Indians (3-1). Sam Evitts hit Hunter Minton for Sequatchie County’s only touchdown. South Pittsburg will host Lookout Valley on Friday, and …

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WIN Tickets to the Grand Ole Opry

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunlap

Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by joining the walk and Dunlap on Saturday, September 9th. The event will take place at Harris Park; it’s a two (2) mile walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the walk starts at 9 AM. You can register online at act.alz.org/ dunlap. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End …

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September is National Preparedness Month

Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …

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Annual Fall Festival and Cruise-In on October 7th

The Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to their Annual Fall Festival and Cruise-In on October 7th. Enjoy family fun with an impressive display of craft & food vendors, a kids zone, live music by Carrie Hassler and Chris Hennesse, and more, all in Historic Downtown Pikeville.

Tennessee School Boards Association Honors Local Student, Volunteer and Board Members

The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the Southeast Fall District Meeting at Cleveland High School in Cleveland on August 31. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while providing them …

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