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UPDATE: Whitwell man charged with statutory rape
Following up on a report we brought you earlier this week… Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department say 33 year old Christopher Ryan Conner of Whitwell was arrested last…
Whitwell man charged with statutory rape
Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department say 33-year-old Christopher Conner is now behind bars for having sex with a teenage girl that he knew from church. The victim told Whitwell…
Voters select Graham for County Mayor in Democratic Primary
With 90% of precincts reporting across the county, Marion voters have picked incumbent John Graham in the County Mayor Democratic Primary election. Graham wins with 60% of the votes. His…
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…
Severe Weather Possible through Friday
Marion County Messenger Chief Meteorologist, Robert Frye, says the next two days bring the slight risk of severe weather to the Sequatchie Valley during the midday hours as an upper…
South Pittsburg Considers Census Recount
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, South Pittsburg, TN’s population fell by more than 300 in the most recent census report, and that number has officials with the city eyeing a…
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…
