Marion County schools typically spend $4,000–$5,000 monthly on fuel, but the latest bill reached $14,000. Dr Mark Griffith, Director of Schools, says bus contracts are tied to fuel prices, the school board approved a new five-year contract to help control rising costs. The district says it can currently absorb the increase and is monitoring prices …
Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee’s intent to pursue the United States Space Academy, a campus established by President Donald J. Trump and designed to strengthen America’s space workforce and educate the next generation of astronauts, engineers, scientists, technicians, and operators. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is leading the process to evaluate potential locations. …
On October 27, 2026, in the early afternoon, an off-duty Sequatchie County Deputy was at a friend’s home helping to round up and secure animals that had reportedly been released from their fenced area when he heard shots fired. The deputy heard what seemed to be reloading of the weapon and then more shots were …
Six siblings from Crossville, Tennessee, have been missing since October 22 after their non-custodial parent, Misty Ware, allegedly took them. Authorities believe Ware may be traveling toward Mexico in a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan and are concerned for the children’s safety. The children are Anahi Ware, 16; Maximo Ware, 10; Abalino Almaraz-Ware, 8; …
Law enforcement was notified of the reported threat of mass violence by Grundy County High School administrators on Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026. A representative from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office participated in the threat assessment conducted on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026. Following the assessment, the threat of mass violence was determined to be …
Class 1A South Pittsburg (8-1) — 190 points (19). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (8-1) — 167 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (7-2) — 152 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (9-0) — 137 points. Last week: No. 4. Cornersville (9-0) — 104 points. Last week: No. 6. Greenback (8-1) — 90 points. Last …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for October 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A man accused of shooting a Scottsboro police lieutenant during a domestic violence response in 2025 has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder. Daniel McCarn entered his guilty plea Friday, Oct. 23, bringing a resolution to a case that left Scottsboro Police Lt. Derek Porch …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2026-27 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Youth ages 6-16 may use a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate …
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A Grundy County deputy is facing a federal lawsuit after a man with schizophrenia allegedly suffered 12 broken ribs during an encounter with law enforcement earlier this year. The lawsuit accuses Grundy County Deputy David Young of using excessive force against Edwin Congdon during a February 13 incident. According to the …
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