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The Latest Arrest Report for Marion County, October 30, 2026

The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 10/30/2026 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 …

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High School Football Recap and Schedules

The South Pittsburg Pirates wrapped up their region championship on Thursday night. On a game you heard on The River 104.9 the Pirates defeated the home standing Whitwell Tigers 69-7. Next week (Nov. 6) both teams will host first round playoff games in the TSSAA state playoffs. Friday night Games: York Institute at Marion County—Hear …

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Dade County High School Principal Arrested on 2 Counts of Sexual Charges

Dade County Sheriff’s Office has arrested DCHS Principal Joseph “Brent” Cooper on 2 counts of violating OCGA 16-6-5.1 (Improper Sexual Contact by Employee, Agent, or Foster Parent). The investigation began after the High School SRO received information about possible misconduct. This remains an active and developing investigation. Anyone who may have additional information regarding this …

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Several Local Police Departments Receive Grants

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is distributing $25 million in federal grants across the state for highway safety education and enforcement. The grants were awarded to law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the Volunteer State. Here’s what each agency was granted across the Tennessee Valley and how those funds will be used: Bledsoe …

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Scottsboro Police Officer Resigns after his Arrest

A now-former Scottsboro, Alabama, police officer has been arrested. Online records from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office show that 30-year-old Zachary Frazier was arrested at around 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 27. Frazier resigned from the Scottsboro Police Department after his arrest on a domestic violence charge. He is scheduled to appear in court in November.

Time to Fall Back One Hour

The end of daylight-saving time takes place this weekend. We’ll fall back this year at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Most devices these days will adjust automatically to the time change, but don’t forget to set any traditional clocks and automobile radio clocks back by one hour. As you fall back, it’s also a good idea to change …

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Marion County Schools Fuel Up Triple

Marion County schools typically spend $4,000–$5,000 monthly on fuel, but the latest bill reached $14,000. Dr Mark Griffith, Director of Schools, says bus contracts are tied to fuel prices, the school board approved a new five-year contract to help control rising costs. The district says it can currently absorb the increase and is monitoring prices …

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Gov. Lee Proposing United States Space Academy in Coffee County

Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee’s intent to pursue the United States Space Academy, a campus established by President Donald J. Trump and designed to strengthen America’s space workforce and educate the next generation of astronauts, engineers, scientists, technicians, and operators. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is leading the process to evaluate potential locations. …

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Arrest after Shots Fired in direction of off duty Deputy

On October 27, 2026, in the early afternoon, an off-duty Sequatchie County Deputy was at a friend’s home helping to round up and secure animals that had reportedly been released from their fenced area when he heard shots fired. The deputy heard what seemed to be reloading of the weapon and then more shots were …

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Non-Custodial Parent on the run with Six Missing Children

Six siblings from Crossville, Tennessee, have been missing since October 22 after their non-custodial parent, Misty Ware, allegedly took them. Authorities believe Ware may be traveling toward Mexico in a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan and are concerned for the children’s safety. The children are Anahi Ware, 16; Maximo Ware, 10; Abalino Almaraz-Ware, 8; …

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