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Tag: Whitwell News

Gas Prices Drop

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen this past week. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices as of Monday have fallen in the tri-state area. As of Monday afternoon, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama gas prices have all dropped 11 cents …

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Tennessee Continues Large Resident Growth

In Sunday’s Tennessean an article highlighted Tennessee’s latest population estimates and included the above map showing population changes by county from 2024 to 2025. According to the report, Tennessee added 63,785 new residents last year, bringing the state’s population to approximately 7.3 million people. Middle Tennessee continues to lead much of that growth. The counties …

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Marion County Arrest Report for August 9, 2026

  FROST, BENJAMIN R   Age: 41 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 08/08/2026 06:13 PM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE    Arrested By Officer: J WAY    Release Date:     Charge Bond SENT.TO SERVE TIME ORDER OF SESSION 0   HUMPHRIES, CHARITY …

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Local General Election Results and State Governor Results

Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72%   Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81%   Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …

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Fatal Accident occurred Monday near Whitwell

A fatal accident occurred on Monday afternoon just before 1PM. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2017 Hyundai driven by 88-year-old Emily L. Harris was traveling west on Jones Crossing Road in Marion County. A 16-year-old was driving a 2017 Malibu north on Valley View Highway. The THP says the Hyundai failed to …

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Arrest Report for Marion County, TN for August 5, 2026

  ADAMS, JACOB L   Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 08/04/2026 09:19 AM    City: JASPER    Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL    Arrested By Officer: SWAFFORD    Release Date: 08/04/2026 09:34 AM    Charge Bond DUI 1000   BERRY, DAVID C   Age: 62 Class: NON …

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Tennessee Record $32 Billion Visitor Spending in 2025

Tennessee’s tourism economy has grown 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate of 22%, culminating in a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced this feat alongside Gov. Bill Lee and tourism leaders today at the Appalachian Clubhouse in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …

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Teenager Injured after being struck by Whitwell Police Vehicle

A Whitwell Police Department officer will not face charges after an incident involving a teenager in an apartment parking lot. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Officer Adam Rose, age 38, was present at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Teague Road on Monday, August 3. While driving through …

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Thursday is Election Day

Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …

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Tennessee Department of Health Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has joined community health centers across the state in celebrating National Health Center Week, now through this Saturday. The program recognizes the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. This year’s national theme, Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most, celebrates how community health centers develop innovative …

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