October 29, 2026
Law Enforcement
Human remains found by Pryor Ridge Road identified
Staff Report The human remains that were found last month have been identified as missing Marion County resident Philip Gage Thrasher. The Marion County Sheriff’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Kimball council approves promotions and hiring of police personnel
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In Kimball’s September meeting, the Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) agreed to the promotions for Doug Gouger and Tim Hudson,… Login to continue reading Login…
School Director of Transportation arrested for intoxication and trespass
Staff Report The Marion County School system’s Director of Transportation was recently arrested and charged with criminal trespass and public intoxication after being found parked… Login to continue reading Login…
Suspect in $15,000 theft of SVEC equipment arrested
Staff Report A week after over $15,000 worth of tools and equipment owned by Sequatchee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) were reported stolen, a suspect responsible… Login to continue reading Login…
Chris Webb sworn in as new County Sheriff
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Following this year’s victory in the primary General Election, Chris Webb will now officially serve as Marion County’s newest Sheriff after… Login to continue reading Login…
Ric Engle welcomed as Whitwell Police Chief
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s newest Police Chief, Ric Engle, has recently been introduced and welcomed into the community with open arms during the city’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Smith joins New Hope Police Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mitchell Smith of New Hope has recently been accepted into the ranks as a full-time police officer for the New Hope… Login to continue reading Login…
Chattanooga Zoo closes due to bomb threat
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Chattanooga Zoo had to close to the public due to a bomb threat made to the zoo this past week.… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell police officer placed on administrative leave
Staff Report A police officer for the Whitwell Police Department has officially been placed on administrative leave following an incident involving hitting a 13-year-old girl… Login to continue reading Login…
Police personnel recognized by Whitwell officials
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Adam Rose and Ryan Stevenson of the Whitwell Police Department were recognized and awarded for their life-saving efforts in the community… Login to continue reading Login…