The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/11/2026. 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 …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
A Marion County man is officially in the Tennessee record books after landing the largest largemouth bass ever confirmed in the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced Monday that Whitwell resident Darren Nunley set a new Tennessee state record for largemouth bass with a fish caught earlier this year on Nickajack Reservoir. According to …
Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 28 at John Burch Road in Dunlap that left one driver temporarily trapped inside a vehicle. According to the Dunlap Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:00 p.m. to reports of a crash with injuries. When firefighters arrived, they found one vehicle in the …
A new Tennessee law will now allow emergency medical helicopters to transport injured police and service dogs under certain conditions. The legislation permits Life Force air medical helicopters and other emergency medical aircraft to carry injured K-9 officers and working dogs during emergency situations when space and safety conditions allow. Supporters of the measure say …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for May 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road projects taking place this week across the county. Officials say Choctaw Trail on Suck Creek will be temporarily closed today from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. between the creek crossing with the large drainage tiles and the cemetery area. Crews will be installing new …
Community members are invited to attend the official opening and dedication ceremony for Charlie Smith Park on Wednesday, May 21st in Bridgeport, Alabama. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include refreshments and activities for children as residents gather to celebrate the new community space. Mayor Hughes and members of the city …
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