24 personnel from Jasper Highlands and Elder Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue completed the field day portion of the Wildland Firefighter 2 certification. This eight-hour field day followed 24 hours of online training. Class members received hands-on training with hand tools, firing devices, wildland hose lays, and fire shelter deployment. In the coming months, these …
The rain got the City of South Pittsburg’s yard sale last weekend, but they will try again this Saturday, 7am-12pm on Cedar Ave. The street will be blocked off from 6:30am until the roadway is cleared. The city is asking everyone to come shop, save, or discover something different.
Crossroads Fire and Rescue is proud to announce that they have been selected a recipient of the Tennessee American Water Firefighting Support grant for the 2026 Year. This grant will be used directly to purchase water supply equipment and Personal Protective Equipment.
Division I Class 1A South Pittsburg (5-1) — 160 points (16). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (6-1) — 140 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (452) — 127 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (7-0) — 115 points. Last week: No. 4. Greenback  (7-0) — 94 points. Last week: No. 5. Cornersville (7-0) — 77 …
Last Friday, Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 111 just below the waterfalls. Firefighters assisted the Sequatchie County Sheriff deputies and Sequatchie County EMA at the scene with directing traffic as the roadway was partially blocked. Dunlap Fire responded with an Engine and a Rescue. The accident is being investigated …
The Tennessee 3rd District of The American Legion is proud to announce that National Commander Jay Bowen will visit Southeast Tennessee on October 15, 2026, for a tour highlighting veterans’ memorials, community initiatives, and American Legion programs throughout the region. The visit will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Veterans Park at Wolftever …
Gas prices continued to decline across the state and fell below $4 per gallon last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.93 which is 12 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.18 cents more expensive than one year ago. The average Tennessee driver is currently paying nearly $59 to fill their gas …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 10/04/2026 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 Facebook page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …
A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Pikeville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Pikeville man in connection to a kidnapping and assault. On Friday, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating an alleged kidnapping and assault …
On Friday afternoon Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle injured collision on Highway 111 North. Cagle VFD, Puckett EMS, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Griswold Towing responded to the scene. Traffic was reduced to one lane while crews worked the incident and the vehicles were removed. The names of those injured in the crash …
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