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MEMORIES: David Carroll on How to stand in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama at the same time

MEMORIES: David Carroll on How to stand in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama at the same time

Last week in our new memories feature, we took you back to the the time when the Cherokee and Chickamauagasinhabited much of the land in and around Marion County, especially an area called Nickajack Town — now flooded by TVA’s Nickajack Lake reservoir. This week, we look at a piece of history that’s still around in the modern day for all to see just barely off the beaten path in that same area…

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Power outages still affecting some areas after gusty winds and overnight storms

Power outages still affecting some areas in Powells Crossroads and Dunlap after gusty winds and overnight storms...

Gusty winds yesterday afternoon and overnight have kept area power crews busy trying to restore power to areas affected by downed trees, large limbs, and other debris that’s caused outages in some areas in and around the Sequatchie Valley.

The Sequatchee Valley Electric Cooperative reports around 805 outages in their service area as of 12:30 PM CDT on Monday afternoon. Most notable are areas in…

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Mohawk to buy Bridgeport's Beaulieu plant that was originally slated to close; Jobs to be salvaged

Mohawk to buy Bridgeport's Beaulieu plant that was originally slated to close; Jobs to be salvaged...

In an update to a story we brought you earlier this year, it looks like jobs will be saved after all in Jackson County, following news that a flooring company announced it has bought the Beaulieu facility for its carpet production.

Mohawk Flooring North America has bought the Beaulieu fiber facility in Bridgeport to support its carpet and rug business, according to the Alabama Department of…

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Susan Lindsey Recognized as TNDAR Outstanding Regent of the Year

Susan Lindsey, TNDAR Outstanding Regent of the Year (Contributed Photo)

Members of the Judge David Campbell Chapter attended the 112th State Conference of the Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution Society in Franklin, TN, this past weekend. Members attending were Regent Susan Lindsey, 2nd Vice Regent Stacy Kehoe, Registrar Susan Thomas; Chaplain Meegan Burton, Outstanding Junior Jennifer…

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It's 'Cornbread Time' in South Pittsburg!

It’s that time of the year again…when hundreds of thousands of people descend on the otherwise quiet and peaceful town of South Pittsburg in southern Marion County with one thing in mind…Cornbread!

The National Cornbread Festival makes its return for the 21st annual festival this weekend along South Pittsburg’s historic Cedar Avenue and adjacent streets. The festival, which features arts, crafts,…

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Memories: The Last Battle of the Cherokee

Driving over Interstate 24 west of Chattanooga, thousands of vehicles pass over the modern bridge over Nickajack Lake every day.  Beneath the bridge, the waters of the lake shimmer with fishing and pleasure boats floating over the scenic TVA reservoir.  To the north is the community of Haletown and the Hwy 41 Bridge, to the south the lake lays like a silver quilt over the valley behind Nickajack…

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Memories: Taking a look back at Marion County's past from the beginning to now

Memories: Taking a look back at Marion County's past from the beginning to now series...

Here we are in 2017…and can you believe we’re nearly at the midway point of the year, too?  And just this weekend South Pittsburg hosts the National Cornbread Festival again. Can you believe it’s the 21st year of the Cornbread Festival? Where has time gone?

Taking a look around Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley as a whole, things certainly have changed over the years. From the addition of…

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Rep. Scott DesJarlais, Freedom Caucus member, announces support for amended American Health Care Act

Rep. Scott DesJarlais announces support for amended American Health Care Act...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Freedom Caucus and GOP Doctors Caucus, has announced his support for the American Health Care Act, Republicans’ Obamacare repeal-and-replace legislation, now including waivers for states to opt out of expensive federal regulations, driving up the cost of health insurance in Tennessee:

“Obamacare hit Tennessee hard. Year…

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TN Rural Transit Jeopardized by Lack of Federal Funding

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Who funds regional transportation is a growing issue as the state’s rural population expands outside of city limits.

NET Trans in northeast Tennessee is one example. It serves 48 percent of the coverage area in the region but receives no federal funding.

That’s expected to change soon, now that the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization approved a…

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Stressed Out? TN in Top 10 Stressed States

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Feeling stressed out these days? You’re not alone.

A recent national survey ranks Tennessee the ninth most stressed state in the country – when taking into account family, health, work and money considerations. However, the analysis by research firm WalletHub ranks the state fifth when it comes to money-related stress.

Bill Fox, director of the Boyd Center for Business and…

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Sting operation by Marion County Sheriff and Drug Task Force results in 11 arrests

Sting operation by Marion County Sheriff and Drug Task Force results in 11 arrests

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department along with the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force performed an undercover sting operation over the past two weeks in Marion and Grundy counties which has resulted in the arrest of eleven people in connection with distributing, possession and attempting to buy/possess controlled substances including methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription medications.

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From barn wood to beauty: An old grocery store and Northshore eyesore is transformed

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (4-23-17) – When Tennessee law firm Davis, Kessler & Davis decided to expand by opening an office in Chattanooga, they considered many things most businesses would consider: location, accessibility, parking and – well – how some old Tennessee barn wood would look on the outside and inside of an old grocery store.

Barn wood before construction

Residents couldn’t miss it every…

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Grundy officer injured after being dragged by shotgun-wielding ATV rider

Grundy officer injured after being dragged by shotgun-wielding ATV rider

Grundy County authorities are on the lookout for a shotgun-wielding ATV rider who dragged an officer down the road in Altamont early Monday morning.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department’s post on Facebook, the incident happened about 5:45 AM Monday morning on Woodland Avenue in Altamont while Deputy Paul Sweeton was patrolling the area and spotted a person riding an ATV on the…

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A few of the business items covered at the recent meeting of the Marion County Commission:

Appointment of Phillip Smith to fill the seat vacated by Wayne Willis (District 1, Seat A) — Approved.

Smith was sworn-in by County Mayor David Jackson.

Resolution for Litter grant — Approved.

Contract bids for the Marion County Institute for Higher Learning/Chattanooga State Phase 2 were opened on…

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Marion County Fair beauty pageants coming up May 19th in Jasper

Marion County Fair beauty pageants coming up May 19th in Jasper

The Marion County Fair is coming up, May 17th – 21st in Jasper and this year it will host two beauty pageants on Friday May 19th, 2017 beginning at 6:30 PM on the main stage at the fairgrounds in Jasper (located behind the Dairy Queen).

The Miss Fairest of the Fair pageant is for young ladies between the ages of 16 and 20. The Senior Ms. Fairest of the Fair is for all ladies aged 60 and up who…

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Governor Haslam applauds passage of 'IMPROVE Act'

Governor Haslam applauds passage of ‘IMPROVE Act’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam praised passage of the IMPROVE Act on Monday, a key piece of his NextTennessee legislative plan, giving the largest tax cut in Tennessee history and making the state more competitive in recruiting manufacturing jobs while delivering a safe, reliable and debt-free transportation network for the next generation of Tennesseans.

“The IMPROVE Act is a…

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Relay For Life of Marion County seeks teams for annual event

Relay For Life of Marion County seeks teams for annual event

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. – American Cancer Society is calling on all community members to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Marion County on Saturday, May 13th at the Downtown Jasper Square. The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. Uniting communities across the globe, the event celebrates people who have battled cancer, remember loved…