Ten finalists have been selected to compete live at this weekend’s National Cornbread Festival. Cornbread recipes are gathered from all over the country and narrowed down to the top ten contenders. This year’s cooks represent a range of locations, from major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and Raleigh to small towns such as North Branch, …
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Tennessee’s Seat Belt Usage Rate Exceeds National Average
On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3 percent. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9 percent compared …
Arrest Report for Marion County, TN on April 22, 2026
 DEVINE, ADRIENNE R Age: 45 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/20/2026 06:42 AM City: CROSSVILLE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: MCSD LADD Release Date: 04/21/2026 04:31 PM  Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 0 IMPLIED CONSENT LAW 3000 …
Important Statistics for Every Parent’s Attention
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office shares updates from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: In 2024, over 300 million children worldwide were exploited online, with 465,000 cases in the US. Platforms like Discord and Roblox are linked to exploitation, including sextortion, abuse, and gang-related bullying. Generative AI use in sexual exploitation rose sharply—from …
National Cornbread Festival is the Weekend
The annual National Cornbread Festival will be held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, with gates opening at 8:00 am CDT each day. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive music lineup, including this year’s headliner, Lorrie Morgan, who is set to perform on Saturday …
This is National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Safe Actions Save …
Gas Prices posted down slightly on Monday
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
Marion County Arrest Report for April 19, 2026
 ADKINS, KRISTIN L Age: 33 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 04/17/2026 02:03 AM City: TRACY CITY Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: R. RODERICK Release Date: 04/17/2026 03:02 AM  Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 3000  BLEVINS, NOAH …
TSSAA Approves New Athletic Transfer Rules
Late last week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) updated its bylaws in preparation for this change, which was enacted by state legislation in February. The revised rule removes a long-standing restriction but applies solely to first-time transfers. Despite the easing of transfer limitations, recruiting regulations will remain unchanged and are expected to receive …
Tennessee Unemployment Up Slightly in February
Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate was 3.5%. Despite the uptick, Tennessee continues …



