April 6, 2026
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Kimball resident raises concerns over water contamination
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Craig Schaffer, a longtime Marion County resident, voiced concerns about the quality of Kimball’s water supply during the town’s recent public meeting. Schaffer explained that…
Kimball accepts bid for sewer line installation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A contract for the relocation and installation of a new force main sewer line in Kimball was unanimously approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen…
CASA of the Sequatchie Valley hosts 8th Annual Rodeo
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) of the Sequatchie Valley recently hosted its 8th Annual Rodeo at Coops Creek Commons in nearby Dunlap. The rodeo…
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The upcoming arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Tennessee was announced at last month’s Marion County Commission meeting. Nancy Perry, speaking during the Public…
DTF Concerns Shared During MCC Meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During May’s County Commission meeting, Thomas Morgan, a Marion County resident, expressed several concerns and accusations regarding the operations of Tennessee’s 12th Judicial District Drug Task…
FRS receives donated unit from Hamilton County EMS
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Fire Rehab Services recently received a donated ambulance from Hamilton County Emergency Services in Chattanooga. The donation was made in May, with Hamilton County…
BOE Honors Special Olympics Students and Kirkpatrick
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Several high school students from Marion County who participated in this year’s 23rd Annual Special Olympics, along with Shannon Kirkpatrick of Marion County Schools, were recently…
Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
CARLEY GORDON Contributor A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special…
Free fishing day this Saturday
The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 7 in Tennessee. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license…
Power outages in Jasper caused by wild animal
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A recent power outage in the Jasper area is being blamed an unexpected culprit, the source of the interruption of service discovered soon after the…