NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rock the Hill 2026 — More than 100 families with young children from across Tennessee gathered at the State Capitol yesterday for Rock the Hill 2026, a statewide advocacy rally hosted by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) in partnership with a coalition of community organizations. Families shared personal stories and urged lawmakers to invest in early …
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First measles case confirmed in North Alabama since 2002
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed that a child under the age of five in North Alabama has the measles. It’s the first case of measles confirmed in the state since 2002. Officials say the unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling outside the United States. According to ADPH, the child wasn’t attending daycare or …
Marion County Market plans ‘Back to School’ market event for August 12th
The Marion County Market, the monthly farmers and crafters market held on the Courthouse Square in Jasper is planning for their upcoming August market Saturday with a “Back to School” event that even involves area kids to take part as vendors. The Market which is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm …


