A Marion County resident, Jeremy Stacey, has taken legal action against two police officers, claiming they unjustly arrested him following a complaint from a neighbor regarding loose dogs. Stacey lodged the lawsuit at Chattanooga’s federal courthouse, naming the City of Jasper, former Officer Lillian Lockhart, and Officer Cody Pittman as defendants. In the lawsuit, Stacey …
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New TSSAA District and Region Alignments for 2025-2027
The TSSAA has released their initial region and district alignments for the 2025-2027 cycle. Football: Region 3 Class 1-A Copper Basin High School (Copperhill, TN) Lookout Valley High School (Chattanooga, TN) Sale Creek High School (Sale Creek, TN) South Pittsburg High School (South Pittsburg, TN) Whitwell High School (Whitwell, TN) Region 3 Class 2-A Alvin C. York Institute (Jamestown, TN) …
Marion County Winery Wins Case Versus Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission
In a recent legal battle, Lookout Winery in Marion County emerged victorious against Tennessee’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC). The winery, located in the quaint community of Guild, TN, challenged a $5,000 citation from the ABC for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor. The judge presiding over the case ruled in favor of Lookout Winery, citing …
Marion County K-3 Students Receive Books
Marion County Libraries has established a partnership with Room to Read focused on promoting literacy. Their goal is to place more books in local households. As a result, all Marion County students in grades K-3 have been provided with two books, which were delivered on Wednesday to Jasper Elementary School. Gratitude is expressed to Ms. …
Watch Out for Deer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious during deer mating season. According to reports, Tennessee incurred over $67 million in economic losses due to deer-related crashes last year. The THP is advising motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, and stay vigilant in areas where deer or deer warning signs are visible.
Christmas Time is Coming
The Town of Jasper invites you to their annual Christmas parade on Saturday December 14 beginning at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is ‘Country Christmas.’ Call the Town of Jasper for more information at 423-942-3180 or you can e-mail maryhaleyadams@jaspertn.gov to register. Make your plans now.
SVEC Christmas Auction to Benefit Multi-County Cancer Support Network.
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (SVEC) will be hosting online Christmas Auction to benefit the multi-county Cancer Support Network. The auction will take place November 12th – 14th, with bidding ending on the 14th at 1:00 PM CST. Select items will be available for online bidding on Facebook while others can be viewed or bids placed …
MCSD Christmas for Kids Application Process Closes November 20
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the Christmas for Kids application process closes on November 20, 2024. Important Notes: If you have applied in the last 2 years, unfortunately, you will not be eligible this year. To apply, please visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, 5 N Oak Ave, Jasper, TN, and complete …
Monday=Veterans Day, Thank You
November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who …
Friday Night Football Roundup
South Pittsburg Blanks Red Boiling Springs 60-0 South Pittsburg dominated Red Boiling Springs with a 60-0 victory. The Pirates led 29-0 after the first quarter and added 17 points in the second quarter with six players scoring. Dayon Cooper threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, while JaMychal Buckner ran for 48 yards and scored …
