A new Tennessee House bill proposes allowing EMS stations to install baby box drop-offs for safe infant surrender, expanding the state’s Safe Haven Law. Currently, newborns can be surrendered at hospitals, clinics, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other staffed locations within 45 days of birth without prosecution. The bill would add ambulance stations as …
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Marion County, TN Arrest Report for Feb. 15, 2026
BAKER, ANTHONY D Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 0 …
Local High School Interact Clubs Hosting Special Event
On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …
New Law Allows Facility Dogs to Accompany Victims and Witnesses in Courtrooms
A recent Tennessee law makes it possible for facility dogs to accompany victims and witnesses in courtrooms throughout the state as they give testimony. Before this legislation, only select judicial districts allowed facility dogs during courtroom proceedings and forensic interviews. Now, any jurisdiction may permit these trained animals if approved by the presiding judge. The …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for Fe. 11, 2026
 ELROD, KURT S Age: 25 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/09/2026 04:17 PM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: WHITWELL POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: C CAMP Release Date: 02/09/2026 05:25 PM  Charge Bond FELONY POSS SCH VI RESALE MARIJUANA 2500  GARCIA, ADAN V …
Get Alarmed, TN Smoke Alarm Program Information
“Get Alarmed, TN!” is a grant-funded fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). Launched in November 2012, the program distributes fire safety education and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to participating fire departments. The fire departments then deliver the education and install smoke alarms in at-risk homes …
Tickets Go On Sale Soon for Lookouts Opening Games
Chattanooga Lookouts tickets for opening week will be available soon. Fans can purchase tickets for the inaugural games at the new Erlanger Park starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00am. The first home games are scheduled from April 14 to April 19, when the Lookouts face off against the Montgomery Biscuits. Buy tickets online here. …
Important SNAP Benefit Information
Replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits (SNAP) may be an option for current SNAP recipients who lost food due to power outage or household misfortune. To request replacement benefits, SNAP customers must submit a signed affidavit to the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The affidavit can be downloaded from the “Disaster Related Emergency Assistance” webpage on …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for Feb. 9
 BRAZIEL, SUSAN L Age: 38 Class: Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 02/05/2026 06:39 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: T. CASH Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0 SHOPLIFTING UNDER $1000.00 0 VIOLATION OF PROBATION …
Sequatchie County Middle School Teacher Steps into the Ring To Raise Money
On Friday March 13 at Sequatchie County Middle School, Coach Grady Wilson will be stepping into a professional wrestling ring against one of Tennessee’s most prominent wrestling families – and it’s to raise money for the school. Grady Wilson has done a lot of things over the last 15 years as a teacher but next …



