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VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – October 26, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for October 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Man Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison for Shooting Scottsboro Police Lieutenant
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A man accused of shooting a Scottsboro police lieutenant during a domestic violence response in 2025 has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder. Daniel McCarn entered his guilty plea Friday, Oct. 23, bringing a resolution to a case that left Scottsboro Police Lt. Derek Porch …
Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October 31-November 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2026-27 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Youth ages 6-16 may use a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate …
Grundy County Deputy Accused of Excessive Force After Man Suffers 12 Broken Ribs
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A Grundy County deputy is facing a federal lawsuit after a man with schizophrenia allegedly suffered 12 broken ribs during an encounter with law enforcement earlier this year. The lawsuit accuses Grundy County Deputy David Young of using excessive force against Edwin Congdon during a February 13 incident. According to the …
Georgia Extends Gas Tax Suspension Through November 30, Offering Relief to Drivers
Drivers in Northwest Georgia and across the state will get some additional relief at the gas pump after Gov. Brian Kemp announced an extension of Georgia’s motor fuel tax suspension through November 30. The extension, announced Saturday, October 24, comes as gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated. The decision keeps the state’s fuel tax holiday …
MCHS Interact Club Brings Halloween Frights to Life with Annual Haunted House; Haunted Trail is Tues, Oct. 27
JASPER, Tenn. – The Marion County High School Interact Club brought plenty of screams, scares and Halloween excitement to the community Saturday night, October 24, as students hosted their annual haunted house at MCHS. This year’s event featured a “Twisted Fairy Tales” theme, putting a frightening spin on familiar childhood stories. Visitors encountered creepy characters, …
Outboard Nationals ‘Dragboat Race’ Returns to Jasper This Weekend Despite Threat of Rain
JASPER, Tenn. – High-speed drag boat racing returns to Nickajack Lake this weekend as the Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association brings the Outboard Nationals back to Marion County Park and Campground this weekend — Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11. The event, billed as “Thunder on the Lake,” is expected to attract more than 100 racing teams …
Friday Night Football Preview for October 9, 2026
Another exciting Friday night of high school football is on tap across the Sequatchie Valley, Northeast Alabama, and Northwest Georgia this week, with several important district and region matchups and local teams looking to continue their winning streaks as the regular season heads into its final weeks. Marion County Warriors at Grundy County Yellowjackets One …
Search Continues for New Mental Health Hospital Site After State Reverses Decision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee officials are once again searching for a location to build a new psychiatric hospital to replace the aging Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga. The search resumed after the Tennessee Department of General Services announced it would no longer move forward with plans to build the replacement facility on a …
Hurricane Isaias Could Bring Strong Winds, Heavy Rain to Sequatchie Valley This Weekend
Residents across Tri-State area and Sequatchie Valley should prepare for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding this weekend as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning before moving inland. While Isaias is …
