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Tennessee American Water Announces Over $42 Million Invested in Infrastructure Upgrades

Tennessee American Water has announced its 2025 summary of investments for system improvements, totaling more than $42 million in water system upgrades throughout its service area across Tennessee. “Delivering safe, clean and reliable water service requires consistent, proactive investment in our systems,” said Grant Evitts, President of Tennessee American Water. “These investments are focused on strengthening reliability, modernizing …

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Local Police Chief Thanks Other Departments for Their Help

Chief Kenneth Seagraves of the Powells Crossroads Police Department had a domestic call at approximately 10 pm on Thursday, February 19. This resulted in a vehicle being taken and a brief pursuit. Thanks to the technologies available through the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force drone program, the suspect was apprehended hiding in a heavily …

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Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties

All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …

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Chattanooga State-Kimball Open House

Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …

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Marion County Arrest Report for Feb. 18, 2026

  BAKER, ANTHONY D   Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM    City: SOUTH PITTSBURG    Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT    Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS    Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM    Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED …

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Some Lawmakers want to Change Law Back to Electing School Superintendents

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow school superintendents to be elected instead of appointed. The current law authorizes school boards to appoint directors of schools. This bill would let a county or city that runs a school system choose to have an elected superintendent. Many years ago this is the way superintendents were elected …

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Lawmakers want to Add EMS Stations Safe Haven Law

A new Tennessee House bill proposes allowing EMS stations to install baby box drop-offs for safe infant surrender, expanding the state’s Safe Haven Law. Currently, newborns can be surrendered at hospitals, clinics, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other staffed locations within 45 days of birth without prosecution. The bill would add ambulance stations as …

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Marion County, TN Arrest Report for Feb. 15, 2026

BAKER, ANTHONY D   Age: 24 Class: NON SENTENCED   Race/Sex: W/M     Intake Date: 02/15/2026 03:10 PM   City: SOUTH PITTSBURG   Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT   Arrested By Officer: CHARLES HOBBS   Release Date: 02/15/2026 05:11 PM Charge Bond UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE 1500 DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 0 …

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Local High School Interact Clubs Hosting Special Event

On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …

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New Law Allows Facility Dogs to Accompany Victims and Witnesses in Courtrooms

A recent Tennessee law makes it possible for facility dogs to accompany victims and witnesses in courtrooms throughout the state as they give testimony. Before this legislation, only select judicial districts allowed facility dogs during courtroom proceedings and forensic interviews. Now, any jurisdiction may permit these trained animals if approved by the presiding judge. The …

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