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Tag: Whitwell News

Marion County Highway Department Work Announcement

The Town of Powells Crossroads has announced that the Old Chattanooga Highway will be closed on Monday between 7:45 AM and 3:00 PM. The Marion County Highway Department will replace tile and repair the road located in front of 137 Old Chattanooga Highway. The Town of Powells Crossroads asks you to make accommodations to avoid …

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August 25 High School Football Recap

South Pittsburg jumped to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter at Class 5-A Franklin County on Friday night, winning 28-14 to move to 2-0 on the season. The Pirates outgained the Rebels 301-179. Kamden Wellington finished with 193 yards passing for South Pittsburg. Next up for the Pirates will be a road game at …

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TDOT Update on Chattanooga Road Construction

Starting Friday, August 25 at 9:00 p.m. and lasting until no later than Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:00 a.m., the US-27 North entrance ramp from I-24 West (Exit 178) will be reduced to one lane. The SR-58 (South Market Street) exit ramp from I-24 West will be closed. Traffic will access South Market Street …

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tnAchieves Needing More Mentors

tnAchieves mentors help the next generation of Tennessee’s workforce pursue a high-quality post-secondary credential after high school and build the skills necessary to access a meaningful career. With just one hour per month, you can support the next generation as they transition into college. Click here to register as a tnAchieves mentor. With just two months until …

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Update Game Times for Area Football Games

Marion County at Dade County, GA, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com South Pittsburg at Franklin County, kickoff at 8 PM. Live on The River 104.9 Greenback at Whitwell, kickoff at 6:30 PM, streaming on www.theriver1049.com Sequatchie County at East Ridge, kickoff at 7 PM CT Live on Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe County at …

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Marion County Remembers Detective Matthew Blansett

August 23, 2022, was a devastating day in Marion County. It was the day that a THP helicopter crashed near I-24, killing Marion County Detective Matthew Blansett and State Trooper Lee Russell while on duty. The two had been in the air that morning searching for marijuana plants, but then they were asked to be …

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Area Teams Ranked in AP High School Football Polls

Division I – Class 6A School Record Points 1. Oakland (16)            1-0 178 2. Bradley Central (1) 1-0 149 3. Maryville                  1-0 142 4. Riverdale                 1-0 122 5. Germantown (1)     1-0 117 6. Farragut  …

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Jasper Highlands Fire Department Awarded Grant

The Jasper Highlands Fire Department was recently awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $49,761.90 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant will allow the department to replace 20+ year old 5-inch fire hose that is at the end of its service life, plus allow the purchase of additional water supply adapters and …

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“Free Hunting Day” in Tennessee is August 26

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) annual “Free Hunting Day,” an event to help create interest in hunting, is this Saturday (August 26). It’s also the start of squirrel season. Residents will be open to hunting without a hunting license and other standard requirements for the day, but hunters are reminded to ask permission if …

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Awards Presented at Marion County Chamber Annual Banquet

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday night at The Hooch in South Pittsburg. The packed house heard from guest speaker SVEC President Mike Partin as he spoke about changes and the way business is conducted. Partin spoke about how technology continues to change the way business is being done …

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