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Webb is Officially New Marion County Sheriff

New Marion County Sheriff Chris Webb has been sworn into office. Sheriff Webb thanked the public after taking the Oath to serve as your next Sheriff on Saturday. Sheriff Webb has served in law enforcement for 33 years as he begins his reign as sheriff. He said he was honored to have family and friends …

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Friday August 28 High School Football

South Pittsburg at Silverdale Acad.–The River 104.9 Marion County at Polk County– The River 104.9 stream Bledsoe County at Whitwell– The River 104.9 stream Signal Mountain at Sequatchie County—Country Roads 93.3 Grundy County at @ Innovation Academy (Springfield, TN) Pisgah, Al at North Jackson North Sand Mtn., Al at Woodville Dade County, GA at Lafayette …

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Buckner gets No Jail Time after Pleading Guilty to Lesser Charges

Last year Jamychal Buckner was a football star for the South Pittsburg Pirates. One year later he was facing a rape charge. After being accused of raping a 16-year-old he has pleaded guilty to reduced charges, avoiding the rape charge that led to his arrest earlier this summer. He pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor …

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Dove Season Opens Tuesday

Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon (local time), and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird. Doves are found throughout various regions in the state, with the highest concentration in farming areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources …

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Ketner’s Mill Reopening

Only three months after announcing its closure to the public, the family operating Ketner’s Mill—a historic water-powered gristmill in Whitwell—plans to reopen the property this Friday. The decision comes alongside several adjustments, as the family previously cited legal claims from individuals allegedly injured during visits as the main reason for shutting down. Here are some …

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Dolly Parton’s reason for Death Announced

We now know the reason for Dolly Parton’s death. The Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her team. The statement remembered Parton for the joy, hope and generosity she shared throughout her life and career. Parton’s team highlighted her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of …

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Travelers Face Higher Fuel, Airfare, and Hotel Costs this coming Labor Day Holiday

Americans are closing out summer with Labor Day getaways despite higher travel costs and expected traffic delays. AAA booking data shows strong demand for destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, with Seattle, Orlando, Rome, and London among the most popular choices. Travelers face higher fuel, airfare, and hotel costs this year, while domestic cruise …

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David Carroll Remembers Dolly Parton 1946-2026

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. She had been battling illness for the past several months. 2026 was a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday, the 60th anniversary of her marriage to the late Carl Dean, the 40th anniversary of Dollywood, and the 30th anniversary of her Imagination Library. Born January 19, 1946, in …

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Dolly Passes at age 80

Information from ABC News: Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Parton’s death was announced by her publicist. No cause of death was provided. Parton, who’d turned 80 the previous January, also shared …

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SafeTN App Helps Protect Students as School Year Begins

As students across Tennessee are back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns …

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