While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
All but two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month …
Tennessee is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy by fully funding her Imagination Library program in 2027. House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Chairman Bo Watson announced that the state will cover all local costs, with funds included in the 2027 state budget. Dolly Parton launched the library in Sevier County back in 2004. Since then, the program …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will …
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett dedicated more than 20 years of service to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the citizens. Prior to being elected as Sheriff, he also served as a police officer for the City of South Pittsburg. Throughout his career, Sheriff Burnett has not only served as a sworn law enforcement officer, …
Early Saturday morning just after 7:00 pm Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a man who was stuck in a tree stand. Spencer Fire Rescue also responded. Dunlap Fire Department was requested as mutual aid. Firefighters arrived to find the man in a tree stand approximately 25 ft high. His harness had a malfunction …
At 3:17 on Sunday afternoon Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire next to a garage fully involved. While enroute to the scene, Haletown was notified that the garage became involved and mutual aid was requested from Jasper and Kimball fire. The car and garage were a total loss. No injuries were reported.
Saturday night, a disturbance occurred inside the Grundy County Jail that required additional assistance from outside law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel. Due to the nature of the situation, additional resources were requested to ensure it was brought under control quickly and safely. At no time was there any danger or threat to the public, …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/30/202 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 …
Silverdale 14, South Pittsburg 13: It was not the night South Pittsburg had hoped for on Friday as they fell to Silverdale for the second straight year. The Pirates scored with just 17 seconds remaining to pull within one, 14-13. South Pittsburg decided to go for two points and the win, but the Seahawks’ defensive …
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