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Five Area Teams Ranged in Top 10 Class 1A, 2A and 3A Football Polls

Class 1A 1. South Pittsburg (4-1) — 190 points (19). Last week: No. 1. 2. Coalfield (4-1) — 167 points. Last week: No. 2. 3. McKenzie (3-2) — 150 points. Last week: No. 3. 4. Humboldt (5-0) — 136 points. Last week: No. 4. 5. Greenback (5-0) — 113 points. Last week: No. 7. 6. …

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Sequatchie County Student Charged after Showing Fake Gun at School

An 18-year-old student has been charged after a non-operational firearm was found at Sequatchie County High School last week, according to Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips. Gabriel Hadley, 18, was charged with displaying an imitation firearm. Sequatchie County Director of Schools Sarai Pierce announced the school lock down on Friday. Sheriff Phillips said the weapon …

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Man Charged after Stray Bullet Strikes Female

On September 17 around 2:40 pm, the Dunlap Police reported to Court Loop after a call from a female that was shot with serious injuries. The victim, Camery Y. Kirkpatrick was transported by a private vehicle to Erlanger Sequatchie before deputies arrived and later transported to Erlanger Chattanooga. During the investigation the shooter was identified …

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Red Bank Policeman Arrested in Sequatchie County

A Red Bank police officer is off the job after being arrested in Sequatchie County last week on a domestic‑assault charge. The department says Officer Daniel White was booked Friday night on a simple‑assault charge involving domestic intimidation. White is now on paid administrative leave while investigators in both jurisdictions look into the case. Red …

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Two Vehicles Destroyed by Fire in Dunlap

Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched for a mutual aid fire with Lewis Chapel VFD on Saturday.  The call came in as a vehicle fire at a residence. Two vehicles were sitting very close to each other, and both were destroyed. The residents were not at home at the time of the blaze. Both Dunlap and …

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Marion County Arrest Report for September 20, 2026

The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/20/2026 DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …

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Electricity Repaired as More Damage worked on after Severe Saturday Storm in South Pittsburg

The City of South Pittsburg reported Saturday afternoon concerning a severe straight‑line wind storm with heavy damage in the city. Emergency crews responded to various locations, but thankfully no injuries were reported. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee’s 4th District, also posted about the storm, sharing a photo of the roof torn off the Senior …

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Fiber-Optic Theft Suspects Indentified by Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office

The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has identified individuals who may have been involved in the theft of fiber-optic cable on Old Henson Gap Road. The agency thanked the community for its continued support and cooperation, noting that information provided by residents helps authorities hold those responsible accountable. The individuals’ names have not …

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High School Football Recaps for September 18, 2026

South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …

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Sequatchie County Asking for Help at finding Theft Suspects

On February 12, 2026, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the theft of approximately 400 feet of Fiber Optic cable from the 4000 block of Old Henson Gap Road. Investigators at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals believed to be involved in the theft. …

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