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Cornbread Festival has Huge Turnout in South Pittsburg

The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …

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Early Voting for Local Primary Campaigns Ends This Week

Early voting for county primaries will end on Thursday, April 30. Primary election days for local counties will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Below dates are election dates for all of Tennessee 2026.

Arrest Report for Marion County, TN for Friday April 24, 2026

  FULFER, RODNEY M   Age: 51 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 04/23/2026 06:10 PM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL    Arrested By Officer: THP MITCHELL    Release Date: 04/23/2026 07:32 PM    Charge Bond IMPLIED CONSENT LAW 0 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2000 …

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Saturday, April 25, 2026 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. This event provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications and helps prevent misuse and accidental poisoning. If you have medications you no longer take—whether they are outdated or belonged to …

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Cornbread Championship is This Weekend

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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