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No Charges Against Driver after Pedestrian Killed June 24

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a driver will not be charged after a woman was killed while walking on Highway 28 in Marion County on Tuesday, June 24. It happened around 9:00 pm near Morrison Spring Road. The THP’s preliminary report says a 51-year-old man who was driving north in a 2002 Ford F-350 truck …

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Nails in Roadways Leads to Arrest of Marion County Man

Jesse Wade Hargis of South Pittsburg is charged with intentionally placing nails on several roads. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force after numerous reports of nails found on roadways. Surveillance tracked Hargis to stores in Hamilton County, where he was seen buying pounds …

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Marion County Officials Attend Election Law Seminar

Nearly 300 election officials from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on Monday, June 23, for the annual Election Law Seminar hosted by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections. This crucial training event comes as Tennessee celebrates being ranked #1 in the nation for election integrity for the fourth consecutive year by The …

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MobileMOC the Free Mobile Health Clinic is Coming Our Way

MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …

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Heatwave Continues

Weather forecasters continue to warn the public of dangerous heat index values that will hover near 105 degrees through sunset today. Many areas of Tennessee are at an extreme risk for health concerns due to round-the-clock heat and humidity that will not provide much relief during nighttime hours. It is important to stay hydrated, avoid …

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Construction Prompts Weekend Closure of Interstate 24 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement a full …

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Victims that Received Nails or Roofing Tacks in Your Vehicle’s Tires while Traveling in Marion County the Sheriff’s Department wants to Speak to You

Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …

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Take Care of Yourself During the Heatwave

As temperatures continue to rise, it’s essential to remember that heat can have a significant impact on our health. This is especially true for kids, older adults, and our furry friends. Stay hydrated Wear light clothing Take breaks in the shade Never leave kids or pets in cars Know the warning signs of heat illness …

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Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5% last month and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate …

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Able-Bodied Adults Reminded about SNAP Benefits Job Requirements

There are various resources available to help SNAP customers find employment and training opportunities. New guidelines impose time limits on benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents if they fail to meet work requirements. Jobs4TN.Gov, SNAP E&T from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and TNReconnect are some of the options available to support …

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