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Friday Night Football Preview – Oct. 10, 2025
Week 8 of the regular season of high school football in Tennessee comes to the Sequatchie Valley this Friday night, with several big games on the line for our area teams. First the Marion County Warriors (6-1) face the Grundy County Yellowjackets (7-0) in a key district game for both teams. The Warriors are currently …
Dragboat races return to Marion County Park and Nickajack Lake this weekend
The Greater Jasper Jaycees and Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association (SODA) is hosting the Outboard Nationals “Thunder on the Lake” dragboat races this weekend in Marion County. The events will take place both Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th at Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. Saturday’s races will take place starting at 9 AM …
Jasper Middle School Warriors win the 2025 SVC Championship
The Jasper Middle School Warriors won the Sequatchie Valley Conference Championship game on Thursday night. The game against the South Pittsburg Academy Pirates was played at Marion County High School’s Bill Baxter Stadium in Jasper. The Warriors finished their season 8-1 overall, taking home the ‘gold football’ SVC Championshiop trophy to end the season with …
Upcoming Fall Events
With the fall season fully underway and cool weather slated to arrive in the Tennessee Valley, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors or get underway with some fall events and festivities. Several events are coming up locally or around the area that are perfect for the family. Here’s some upcoming events to check out: …
Outdoor leaders urge Tennessee to rethink how it pays for wildlife conservation
In June 2025, in a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) withdrew its requested license increase package – what would have been an average 28 percent increase in the cost of hunting & fishing licenses expected to go into effect on the first of July. But from the very beginning of …
Sequatchie Co. Sheriff clears confusion over recent text messages and automated calls
In a recent post to their Facebook page, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to clear some confusion over recent text messages being received by some in the area. The messages and calls appear to show offender release information, often used for victims or others who wish to know the status of an inmate …
TN mandates PFAS testing for sewage sludge used on farms
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is now requiring water utilities to test sewage sludge known as biosolids for PFAS before using them as fertilizer on farmland. PFAS, a category of chemicals used in everything from non-stick cooking to firefighting foam to waterproof clothing, are often called “forever chemicals” and are linked to …
Tax Code Changes for 2025
Millions of Americans will see some significant changes when they file their 2025 tax returns starting in January. On the positive for many, the Child Tax Credit is increasing to $2,200 per child, providing more support for families. Seniors may also qualify for an additional deduction, offering extra relief for retirees. Additionally, the IRS is …
TN High School Football Standings October 8
Class A, Region 3 REGION OVERALL W L W L Whitwell 2 0 2 5 Copper Basin 1 1 2 5 Sale Creek 0 0 6 0 South Pittsburg 0 0 5 1 Lookout Valley 0 2 2 5 Class 2A, Region 2 REGION OVERALL W L W L Eagleton Academy 1 0 6 1 …
Additional students join lawsuit against University of the South over claims of black mold
Five additional current and former students have joined a lawsuit against the University of the South, claiming exposure to black mold in campus housing made them sick and disrupted their education, according to a story by WZTV in Nashville. Attorneys with Just Well Law, PLLC, and Davis & Davis announced the update on Monday, saying …
