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Marion voters say “NO” to Wheel Tax
With less than half of Marion County’s precincts reporting, it was clear that voters in the county oppose a wheel tax. The tax, proposed by the County Commission, would impose…
Voters Head to the Polls for Super Tuesday; Local Races of Interest
It’s “Super Tuesday” as voters in 10 states head to the polls today to make their selections for the presidential primary. Tennessee and Georgia both hold elections today. At stake…
Plans to Annex Land Near Jasper Moves Forward
The Jasper Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously to approve an annexation study and timeline in connection with land between U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 24′s exit 158 (Shellmound…
Jasper officials Talk “Trash”
Officials in Jasper have been talking trash lately. No, not “trash talk,” but literal trash…as in garbage. Several recent complaints have been made to the city lately regarding unacceptable garbage…
Medicare Counselor Training Offered In Jasper Feb. 29th – March 2nd
Choosing the right Medicare or insurance plan can be confusing and overwhelming for many adult seniors. To help seniors make the right choices, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program will…
Jasper man drowns while trying to save his girlfriend
Bridgeport, AL – A 26 year old man is dead after jumping into the Tennessee River to save his girlfriend. The drowning happened late Tuesday night in Jackson County, Alabama….
Marion Memorial Bridge to close January 9th
Residents in the Haletown, Guild, and Whiteside communities of Marion County will soon be taking an interstate detour in order to reach Jasper and areas West of the Tennessee River….
Rock slide on I-24 West on Monteagle Mountain
Almost one year to to the day, another rock slide has affected I-24 traffic on Monteagle Mountain. TDOT and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have reported a rock slide that is…
Arrest made in South Pittsburg tire slashing spree
An arrest has been made after several South Pittsburg residents found that their tires had been slashed late Friday night. The person responsible for the damage is a yet-to-be-identified 33…
Jasper taking steps to automate water meter reading
Jasper city officials are currently preparing to undertake a massive project in the city in order to automate the town’s water meter reading duties. The Board of Mayor and Alderman…
