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Community Calendar is a service of The Marion Tribune and is free of charge for community and church announcements. Those wishing to submit an event should email their item to jgoodman@mariontribune.com. You may also contact Jarrett Goodman at 423-590-6397 with the information. Deadline is Monday afternoon for inclusion in Thursday’s edition. You may submit your event a month or two ahead of the date and reoccurring events may also be published in the community calendar. All times listed are CDT unless otherwise stated.

F iremen from the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a brush fire, which expanded and posed a major threat to a home located on Hale’s Bar Road.

Citizen of the Week

T he MCHS Interact Club recently hosted its Autism Awareness 3K Color Run/Walk on Sunday, April 19 at Marion County High School in Jasper. The event, starting at 2 p.m., aimed to unite students, families, and community members for an afternoon filled with meaning and enjoyment. With a focus on promoting awareness and acceptance of individuals with autism, the run highlighted the importance of inclusion while encouraging community involvement.

N ational Library Week has kicked off nationwide this week, and the Friends of the Library organization is getting involved to promote the signifi cance of each library in Marion County.

NOVA MCGILL

Veteran of the Month_____

T he Secrets Behind the Infamous TV Show “Wife Swap” and What It Says About Our Society Reality TV thrives on drama, conflict, and the raw, unfiltered dynamics of human relationships. Few shows have captured this as starkly as “Wife Swap”, the controversial series that paired two women from vastly different households to live each other’s lives for a short period. While the premise seemed simple— swap wives, observe chaos—the show revealed deeper truths about societal expectations, gender roles, and the unspoken rules that govern our daily lives.