The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has introduced its new DARE vehicle. This fantastic addition is designed to spark conversations about the program and inspire curiosity. The department hopes it encourages everyone to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions that promote education—a huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue …
Last week, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. Below is a list of local recipients. Kimball Police Department Police-Traffic Services (Multiple …
Area law enforcement and banking institutions are warning residents about a scam. Criminals call residents claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI. They try to convince their victims to withdraw money from their accounts and place it in a cryptocurrency ATM. The scammers use fear and urgency to push their victims …
According to a news release from the Multi-State Lottery Association, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The agency noted that Monday’s Labor Day jackpot will be the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history. Saturday night’s winning numbers were white balls 3, …
Organizers of this year’s Whitwell Labor Day Celebration say this year’s event will offer more for those who plan to attend this year than recent years past, beginning the evening of Friday, August 29th, with events going on for the entire holiday weekend and on Monday. The annual celebration’s origins date back to 1956 when …
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …
Class 1A South Pittsburg (18), 180 points; Record: 0-0; Last week: No. 1 McKenzie, 153 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 2 Oliver Springs, 130 points; Record: 1-0; Last week: No. 7 Coalfield, 123 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 3 Eagleville, 100 points; Record: 0-1; Last week: No. 4 Dresden, 90 points; Record: 0-1; …
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …
Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …
Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …
