SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Scottsboro on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene near Ridgedale Road in Scottsboro at about 8:49 a.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. The woman was pronounced dead as a …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eligible families in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties will begin receiving additional food assistance this week through Tennessee’s Summer Nutrition Initiative, a state-funded program designed to help children access nutritious food while school is out for the summer. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced that benefits will begin being issued June 12 …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
JASPER, Tenn. — The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the town’s new fiscal year budget, selected a new building inspector, and received updates on several major projects during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting began with a public hearing on Ordinance 453, the 2025-2026 budget amendment, followed by a …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A 30-year-old man wanted on an active warrant was arrested after a traffic stop in Scottsboro led officers to the discovery of methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics, according to police. The Scottsboro Police Department said officers conducted a traffic stop around 8:18 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in the area of Willow …
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over …
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