Marion County Tribune

T MARION Lakeway Publishers Inc. 2023 c Support Local Community Journalism! $35 00 Charter Subscriber Offer arichards@mariontribune.com 100 Betsy Pack Dr. Suite 204, Jasper 423-590-6397 Jasper • Kimball • Monteagle • New Hope • Orme • Powells Crossroads • South Pittsburg • Whitwell T ribune MARION July 25, 2024 Volume 1 - No. 52 $1.00 First ever DYW winner goes to SP local LACIE SILVA Editor C ongratulations to Julien Bynum, our Distin- guished Young Woman of Tennessee! A South Pittsburg native, Julien became the first-ever rep- resentative from Marion County to win the title at the 67th annual Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee Program, held on Saturday, July 20, at Lee University’s Dixon Center. Postal increase forces subscription rise A fter being hit with a 10% increase in the cost of delivery by the U.S. Postal Service, the Lakeway of Middle Tennessee publications will be forced to raise the price of subscriptions to keep up with the in fl ationary rate prompted by the postal increase. “We as well as the most news industry across the country urged lawmakers not to permit this increase as it hits all newspapers hard across America,” said Lakeway Regional Editor Duane Sherrill of the postal increase. “Newspapers and the U.S. Post O ffi ce have worked closely together since the days of Ben Franklin so what impacts one often impacts the other.” Sherrill said the increase in subscription rate is minimal and is just to o ff set the cost of delivery. “The increase across all nine of our middle Ten- See Rise, Page 3A Robbery at Miso Hungry Restaurant leaves four hospitalized, nearly $8,500 in valuables stolen LACIE SILVA Editor T he Grundy County Sheri ff ’sO ffi ce released the following infor- mation regarding the recent robbery at the Miso Hungry Restaurant, which led to four vic- tims being transported to the emergency room, ap- proximately $1,500 in cash stolen, and an estimated value between $5,000 and $7,000 worth of jewelry and debit cards was also taken. The Grundy 911 cen- ter received a call about a possible injured person at the restaurant, but due to a signi fi cant language bar- rier, the dispatcher only thought medical assistance was needed. Upon arrival, Grundy EMS found seven individuals in a closet, ap- pearing distressed, and called for additional help. Grundy EMA arrived shortly after, followed by the Grundy County Sher- i ff ’s O ffi ce once it was clear the victims had been robbed and beaten. Deputies and investi- gators discovered that the victims were inside the restaurant, cleaning and renovating, when two male suspects entered through the back, armed with a gun and possibly a knife, and forced them into a small closet area. The suspects, wearing black ski masks, black long-sleeve shirts, blue jeans, black shoes, and black gloves, then beat and robbed the victims of their jewelry, wallets, and cash while yelling racist slurs. Four of the indi- viduals sustainedminor in- juries and were transport- ed to the emergency room. The suspects are described as approximately six feet tall, with one having a slen- der build and the other a somewhat heavy set build. They are believed to be still at large and were last seen on foot. The gun used in the robbery is thought to be a black semi-automatic pistol. On the same night, the Palmer Community Cen- ter was broken into, and a 2007whiteGMC single cab truck with plate number 40727CP was stolen. While it is not con fi rmed to be connected to the robbery, the possibility has not been ruled out. The family of the vic- tims is o ff ering a $1,000 cash reward for informa- tion leading to an arrest. The Sheri ff ’s Department urges anyone with infor- mation on the suspects to contact Investigator Avery McGinness at 931-383- 0770 or via email at amc- ginness@gc-sheri ff .com. Whitwell seat belt fines increase LACIE SILVA Editor A t the Whitwell city meeting, City Manager Lonnie Cleek presented a request by Judge Raines to in- crease the city seatbelt fine from $10 to $30 to match the county fine. The motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Dil- lon and seconded by Commissioner Adams. World’s Longest Yard Sale: What to Expect and How to Prepare LACIE SILVA Editor T he World’s Longest Yard Sale, an an- nual event spanning 690 miles, o ff ers an over- abundance of sales and fun fi nds for attendees coming soon to route 127. The highly anticipat- ed World’s Longest Yard Sale, also known as the 127 Yard Sale, is set to take place from August 1-4. However, many ven- dors begin setting up one to two weeks in advance, o ff ering an extended shopping experience. This annual event spans 690 miles fromGadsden, Alabama, to Addison, Michigan, and attracts bargain hunters, garage sale enthusiasts, and fl ea market a fi cionados. The 127 Yard Sale of- fers a unique shopping adventure along scenic country roads, featur- ing a vast array of items. Participants can expect to fi nd everything from household goods to col- lectibles, often coming away with unique fi nds and memorable stories. The yard sale route pri- marily follows Highway 127, with some stretches featuring continuous sales and others spaced several miles apart. Sales range from small setups with just a few sellers to large gatherings with over 100 vendors. Crossville, Tennes- see, is a particularly pop- ular spot along the route, known for its abundance of vendors and variety of items. However, it is also one of the pricier loca- tions. For those look- ing for better deals, the area beyond the Ken- tucky/Ohio state line is known for more a ff ord- able prices. While the number of sales may dwindle below Signal Mountain, quality items can still be found. For those planning to attend, preparation is key: Stay Hydrated: Bring plenty of water and a cooler. It’s advis- able to carry more wa- ter than you think you’ll need. Transport Tools: A small cart or wagon with wheels can be invalu- able for transporting purchases, especially at larger sales. Cash Essentials: Car- ry an ample supply of small bills to facilitate See Sale, Page 3A