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Incline Conductor Fire after comment made toward Guests

A part-time conductor at Chattanooga’s Incline Railway was terminated following the circulation of a video on social media capturing remarks made to passengers on July 4th. The widely shared TikTok video depicts the conductor addressing guests prior to departure. The conductor stated: “Happy Independence to the rest of you. Welcome to the greatest country on …

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Sequatchie County, TN Arrest Report for July 6, 2026

The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. 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 or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …

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Tennessee ranks 7th among states with Lowest Property Tax Bills

Tennessee homeowners have one of the lowest typical property tax bills in the U. S., with the state ranking seventh in a fresh 50-state affordability analysis. The typical annual real estate tax bill for an owner-occupied home in Tennessee is $1,488, well under the national median of $3,211 in the latest 2024 one-year Census data. …

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Gas Prices on their way Down

Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …

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Marion County Arrest Report for July 5, 2026

BARNES, SAMUEL I   Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED   Race/Sex: W/M     Intake Date: 07/04/2026 04:29 AM   City: JASPER   Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT   Arrested By Officer: M. WALLACE   Release Date: 07/04/2026 09:27 AM Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1000 CHESTNUT, CHRISTOPHER L   Age: 36 Class: …

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Local Veterns Honrored on Saturday

On July 3, a special event was held in South Pittsburg to celebrate local veterans. Several dozen veterans’ families, and area mayors attended the event at American Legion Post 62 to acknowledge the service members’ contributions to both the nation and the community. The gathering also featured recognition of distinguished individuals. Vietnam veterans Dr. Rusty …

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Marion County Receive Vans for Two Food Programs

Last week, the Marion County Government received two new vans. One was for the Marion County Food Bank and the other for Morton Memorial United Methodist Church in Monteagle for their food service. These vans will be used to assist both programs that provide food for those in need. The vans were purchased through a …

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Town of Jasper enjoy 4 day’s worth of America’s 250th Celebration

The Town of Jasper celebrated America’s 250th birthday with four-day community celebration July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. The festivities began Wednesday, July 1, with a Community Church Service. On Friday, the community gathered for a patriotic parade at 7:30 p.m., featuring local participants, decorated entries. The …

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Former Marion County Detective Pled Guilty to Charges on Tuesday

A former detective from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has admitted to official misconduct involving falsified sex offender registry documents. Robert Eugene Hargis entered his guilty plea on Tuesday at the Marion County Circuit Court, resolving part of a criminal case sparked by a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) inquiry into forged signatures on registry …

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Road Closure in Dunlap

The Dunlap Police department has announced ROAD CLOSURES. On Friday July 3, 2026, the section of Cherry Street East from the traffic light to the Cedar Street intersection will be closed from 2:00PM until midnight for the Freedom Street Dance. If you are traveling the Dunlap Police Department is asking drivers to seek alternate routes. …

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