Thursday morning, Swiss Memorial Elementary in Grundy County was placed on a soft lockdown as a precaution after a male subject fled from a nearby residence while in possession of a firearm. Grundy County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded immediately, and the male subject was quickly apprehended without further incident. The soft lockdown was put in …
Effective Thursday (10/01/2026), it is now a Class D Felony to flee from law enforcement in Alabama. Laws change to incorporate more strict punishment for fleeing and all Alabama police are working toward ensuring that pursuits end quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk to the public. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen said the tougher penalties …
This week the SP Pirates are off—but football is still on for the radio. Thursday night, the Whitwell Tigers travel to Midway. Hear the game on The River 104.9, our stream. On Friday, Marion County will play at Bledsoe County. Check out the game on The River 104.9, or our stream. Also on Friday, Country …
On Tuesday, at the request of the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), GBI agents began investigating a shooting in Trenton, GA. Preliminary information indicated that two men located outside the home with apparent gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to a regional hospital for medical treatment. During the investigation, Colbin Quinn Davis, 28, of Trenton, …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say two suspects were caught illegally harvesting 688 ginseng roots, weighing about eight pounds. One had 167 roots, and the other had 521. Because ginseng can take up to 10 years to mature and may live for more than 75 years, illegal harvesting harms the environment. All plants, wildlife, …
A juvenile has been charged after a loaded firearm was found on the campus of Tyner Middle High Academy. On the morning of September 30, 2026, school administrators searched a student’s vehicle after a parent raised concerns about a possible firearm on campus. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found a loaded AR-15 inside …
Gas prices across the state moved six cents less expensive this week, on average, as of Tuesday. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.01 which is 32 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 cents more expensive than one year ago. Tennessee area prices as of Tuesday afternoon: Marion County average price …
Enrollment at Tennessee’s public community colleges and universities increased this fall, according to data released by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The institutions reported 228,352 students, up 2,933 students, or 1.3%, from the same point last fall. Tennessee State University recorded the largest percentage increase among universities. Nashville State Community College recorded the largest percentage increase among …
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on I-24 Westbound on Monday night. They say shortly before 9:30 p.m., CPD’s Traffic Unit responded to a multivehicle crash near the Rossville Boulevard exit on I-24 Westbound. Preliminary findings indicate a motorcyclist driving at a high rate of speed crashed into the …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for September 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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