Bryan Lawson of Marion County is facing charges after attempting to exploit an officer posing as a teenage male online, an affidavit says. The affidavit says an Online Covert Employee with the FBI posed as a 15-year-old to talk with 36-year-old Lawson. According to the affidavit, when the OCE told Lawson he was 15, the …
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Pre-Season Prep Football set for Finley Stadium Thursday-Saturday
Pre-season prep football action will take place at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the “Prelude to a Championship.” This is the second year BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor of the annual event. Of course, BlueCross has long sponsored the State Championship “BlueCross Bowl” games held in December each season. …
Wind Phone and New Walking/Hiking Trail Open in Jasper
The Town of Jasper’s new wind phone is now ready for anyone who wants to visit. This phone is a beacon of comfort for everyone who has a lost loved one. It is for those who have a message they wish to share with their lost family and friends. This phone is for sharing memories …
Questions Over Tennessee’s New School Parental Consent Law
School is back in session and lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law. The new law says if there’s an emergency, any person, including a school nurse, can provide a child with medical assistance. This includes treating a wound or taking a child to the emergency room in the event of a …
Whitwell Police Fire Employee for Actions Unbecoming of a Police Officer
Whitwell Police Officer Tanner Jackson was fired on July 26 after an investigation revealed he used his badge to access a Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge and brought a nurse a candy bar. Jackson was wearing his police uniform and told the Security Officer that he was there to assist with a Certificate of …
Motorcycle Reported Stolen in Whitwell
The Whitwell Police Department has been notified of a motorcycle theft. The stolen motorcycle is a 1988 Harley Davidson LX8 from 290 E Michigan Ave. The tank has flames painted on it, as does the passenger backrest. The motorcycle’s tag is (TN) 569ZC1. If you spot the motorcycle, call 423-942-2525 or email arose@cityofwhitwell1956.org or dboyd@cityofwhitwell1956.org.
TnAchieves is Needing Volunteer Mentors
TnAchieves is seeking thousands of volunteer mentors by November 15. “2024 was a year of strong connections and meaningful outcomes for tnAchieves mentors,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Students choosing to work with a mentor benefitted greatly from the local nudges and encouragement that a mentor provides, completing key TN Promise requirements at …
Area Road Construction Update for August 5
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
As Students Return to Classes Remember School Bus Safety
Millions of children ride school buses each school day. Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all …



