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Important Reminder from Whitwell Police

The Whitwell Police Department reminds everyone that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 in America. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office strives to reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes by educating parents, caregivers, and community members about using car seats, boosters, and seat belts properly. Find a Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station near you…

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Helping Those in Need in Sequatchie County

On Friday, the Sequatchie County Lions Club and employees with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dunlap Police Department came together for a heartwarming community effort. They collected food, toys, and monetary donations raised by the students at Sequatchie County Schools. The students’ efforts were impressive; they raised over $1,800 and collected more than 7,500 items, including…

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Unemployment Rate Rises in Tennessee

Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, well below the national rate despite an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point over October’s rate. Tennessee’s unemployment rate was also 3.5% in November 2023.

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Tennessee Dept. of Education releases 2023-24 State Report Card

Tennessee Dept. of Education releases 2023-24 State Report Card...

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the 2023-24 State Report Card on Thursday, highlighting students’ achievement. The report card shows nearly 300 schools received an overall A letter grade with close to 500 schools receiving an overall B letter grade. The state report card also revealed the following highlights in the categories of achievement, growth, growth for highest need…

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Town of Jasper Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule

Town of Jasper Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule...

With both Christmas and New Year’s Day falling mid-week in the coming two weeks, the Town of Jasper has announced the following holiday schedule for garbage pickup: WEEK OF CHRISTMAS Monday garbage route will remain as-is on the regular schedule — Monday, Dec. 23rd. Tuesday and Wednesday garbage route will be picked-up on Thursday, December 26th. WEEK OF NEW YEARS DAY Monday and Tuesday (Dec.…

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Waterfowl And Wild Bird Precautions For Avian Influenza

Waterfowl And Wild Bird Precautions For Avian Influenza...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions as reported cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza increase among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the Southeast. HPAI is highly contagious among bird populations and is known to be deadly for domestic fowl. “Numerous states in the Mississippi…

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Marion County 4-H Performing Arts "Hello, Dolly" tickets on sale now

Marion County 4-H Performing Arts "Hello, Dolly" tickets on sale now...

Tickets for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts upcoming presentation of the classic musical, Hello, Dolly!, officially went on sale online Wednesday. Three performances are scheduled, beginning Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 7:00PM. A matinee performance will take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 1:00PM, followed by the final performance later that same day at 7:00PM. To add to the excitement…

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TBI’s ‘Operation Autumn Shield’ Yields Ten Arrests, Identifies 19 Online Sexual Exploitation and Sextortion Child Victims

TBI’s ‘Operation Autumn Shield’ Yields Ten Arrests, Identifies 19 Online Sexual Exploitation and Sextortion Child Victims...

Ten people face felony charges and more than a dozen victims have been identified in a large-scale, collaborative operation to target online child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee. Over a three-month period, from October through December, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, housed within the Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit…

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Five People Arrested in Dade County including Marion County Female

5 are in custody after authorities in Dade County say they played a game of hide and seek for a wanted fugitive who was hiding behind a false wall. They were on the hunt for James Janow, Jr. A post on the Dade County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page says that on Thursday, Sheriff Ray Cross and a sergeant spotted the suspect’s vehicle parked outside a home on Highway 299. While they waited for…

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Special Marion County Christmas Events

Special events were held over the weekend in Marion County. First was the South Pittsburg Christmas parade, followed by the Jasper parade and a benefit concert for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. People lined the streets to get a glimpse of the Christmas parades and then heard wonderful music at the concert. A huge shoutout to the Kimball Tabernacle of Praise…

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Millions and Millions to Travel for the Holidays

According to AAA, millions of people are expected to travel during the year-end holiday period, including a near-record number of Tennesseans and a record-high number of Americans. From Saturday, Dec. 21 to New Year’s Day, officials predict 2.77 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home, over 62,000 more than last year. However, this is also about 62,000 shy of the record high…

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Time Change for Jasper Christmas Parade

The Jasper Christmas Parade will begin at 5 PM instead of 6 PM due to the threat of rain. LINEUP DIRECTIONS for the Country Christmas Parade: Please read carefully if you’re participating in the parade. Line-up begins at 4:00 pm on the corner of Warrior Drive and Betsy Pack. Loading and unloading will occur at the Jasper complex gravel lot accessed through Turner Street. No access will be…

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Scam Warning from the Grundy County Sheriff's Department

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn the community about a phone scam. Scammers call individuals claiming to be from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, using names like “Garry Higgins” or “Kevin Higgins. ” They tell people they have an outstanding warrant and need immediate action. This is a scam. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office does not call individuals to demand…

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Work begins at the Lookouts Stadium

Construction has begun for the new Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium, coming to the South Broad District in 2026. Crews began digging at the site to prepare it for the stadium’s foundation. Next, pipes for plumbing will be laid. The updates come following a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium that was held in July of 2024. The multi-million-dollar project is expected to be open in time for the…

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City of Dunlap to Discuss Closing Road for Expansion at Harris Park

On December 19, the Dunlap City Commission will review a proposed local ordinance to permanently close a portion of State Street between Walnut Street and Cedar Street. The closing would allow for a safer expansion of the playground and Harris Park. Public input, for or against the ordinance, can be made at the monthly Commission Meetings and/or the Public Hearing (tentatively scheduled for…

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Rockslide is to Blame for Problems at Chattanooga Incline

A rockslide set off a chain of events that led to evacuations and to the tracks of Chattanooga’s Incline Railway suffering fire damage on Saturday, according to the National Parks Service. NPS officials say a final investigation report will come out in about two weeks. It says the Mountain Beautiful Trail on Lookout Mountain will be closed until further notice. There is no timeline for repairing…

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Boat Registration, Hunting and Fishing Licenses Fees Increasing

As expected, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) voted to raise hunting and fishing licenses in the state and boat registration fees. The increased fees will take effect July 1, 2025. The last such increase was in 2015. Wildlife officials said that the Consumer Price Index has increased by more than 31 percent since that increase. The new boat registration fees will increase by 22…