The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent phone scam after multiple reports of suspicious calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the sheriff’s office. According to authorities, residents have reported receiving calls from scammers who allege that the recipient failed to appear for jury duty or has outstanding citations. The callers …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Downtown Scottsboro association is preparing for a community-wide Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities, local vendors, a patriotic parade, and a crowd-favorite pie-eating contest. According to organizers, the event will take place in downtown Scottsboro and is designed to bring residents and visitors …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sequatchie County Schools is seeking applicants for a variety of positions as the district prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. According to the district’s online employment portal, current openings include teaching, support staff, nutrition, transportation, special education, and coaching positions across the school system. Available opportunities include Secondary Spanish Teacher, School …
JASPER, Tenn. — Two Marion County women are facing felony charges after authorities accused them of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a victim through unauthorized use of financial accounts, credit cards, and checks. According to court records, Veronica Jones and Crystal Crum were arrested following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation dating back …
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Marion County Highway Department has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to improve county infrastructure, completing paving work on its 70th road in just three years. Marion County Highway Superintendent Cory Pickett announced the achievement this week following the completion of paving work on Kilgore Goforth Road and …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for her quick thinking and life-saving actions during a critical emergency that left a woman seriously injured. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputy Brenda Fossett has been presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for her response to an incident involving …
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DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A routine safety checkpoint conducted by the Scottsboro Police Department on Friday night resulted in a drug arrest and the detention of a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to Scottsboro Police, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 16000 block of Highway 35 at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, …
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