Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for May 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Scottsboro Student Honored as Fire Safety Hero After Alerting Teachers to Smoke
A young student at Nelson Primary School is being recognized for quick thinking that helped keep classmates and staff safe during a potential emergency. The Scottsboro Fire Department presented Dash Duncan with a Fire Safety Hero Award during the Scottsboro City Council meeting Tuesday night after officials say he noticed smoke coming from a bathroom …
Marion County School Board Honors Student-Athletes Following Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
Tennessee House Democrats Removed From Committee Assignments Following Capitol Disruptions
All Democratic members of the Tennessee House of Representatives have been removed from their committee and subcommittee assignments following protests and disruptions during last week’s special legislative session on congressional redistricting. House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced the disciplinary action Tuesday, accusing Democratic lawmakers of encouraging disorderly conduct during debate over a newly approved congressional map. …
TVA Says Area Lakes Remain Open Despite Low Water Levels
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 …
Sequatchie County, TN Arrest Report for May 11, 2026
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 Begins Across Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy and Northeast Alabama Schools
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. …
Area Gas Prices Jump Nearly 19 Cents in One Week
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 …
Whitwell Angler Lands New Tennessee State Record Largemouth Bass
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 …
Driver Freed After Crash on Highway 28 in Dunlap
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 …
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