A Marion County man is officially in the Tennessee record books after landing the largest largemouth bass ever confirmed in the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced Monday that Whitwell resident Darren Nunley set a new Tennessee state record for largemouth bass with a fish caught earlier this year on Nickajack Reservoir. According to …
GOP – Marion Co. – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Travis Layne (R) 1,456 43% Tom D. Hudson (R) 1,176 35% Larry N. Montague (R) 740 22% GOP – Marion Co. – Sheriff 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Chris Webb (R) 2,022 56% Clifford Wayne Jordan (R) 833 23% Billy …
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
 BERRY, CAELAN A Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 04/30/2026 10:57 PM City: SHELBYVILLE Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: THP SUMMERS Release Date: 05/01/2026 01:55 AM  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 1500  BORNE, JESSICA R …
Tennessee American Water has announced that it will begin service line material verification work in parts of Whitwell and Powells Crossroads in the coming weeks as part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to identify and document the materials of service lines. This project supports new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules related to lead and …
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
 BECHTEL, KENTEN L Age: 23 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/26/2026 05:44 PM City: LYNCHBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: H.ROLLINS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT) 0  BOWENS, LAIKEN J Age: 21 Class: …
Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
 CAGLE, FRED J III Age: 37 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/25/2026 09:26 PM City: HIXSON Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: T. TRUSSELL Release Date: 04/26/2026 06:35 AM  Charge Bond DETENTION WITHOUT WARRANT MENTAL EVALUAT 0  CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY A …
