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THP sobriety checkpoints scheduled for September
Starting on Labor Day, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will have sobriety checkpoints throughout the month in many nearby Tennessee counties. Here is a current list of THP checkpoints for September: Bradley County September 26 – Eureka Road at River Bridge. Hamilton County September 1 – 2015 Ooltewah/Ringgold Road. September 5 – Cherokee Boulevard at motel. …
TDOT campaign receives six awards for litter prevention efforts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nobody Trashes Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) official litter prevention campaign, has received six awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Nashville Chapter. The 39th Annual Parthenon Awards brings together Middle Tennessee’s public relations professionals to celebrate outstanding work, honor the top PR campaigns and tactics, and recognize …
Scottsboro High Student Passes Away on Wednesday
A student at Scottsboro High School in Jackson County, Alabama passed away on Wednesday. Scottsboro City Schools Interim Superintendent Jason Hass says guidance counselors along with the mental health service coordinator, a social worker, community resources, and members of the district crisis team will all be available on campus to provide support for students and …
Whitwell Labor Day Celebration grows with multi-day events for 2025
Organizers of this year’s Whitwell Labor Day Celebration say this year’s event will offer more for those who plan to attend this year than recent years past, beginning the evening of Friday, August 29th, with events going on for the entire holiday weekend and on Monday. The annual celebration’s origins date back to 1956 when …
First measles case confirmed in North Alabama since 2002
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed that a child under the age of five in North Alabama has the measles. It’s the first case of measles confirmed in the state since 2002. Officials say the unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling outside the United States. According to ADPH, the child wasn’t attending daycare or …
VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – August 25, 2025
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for August 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Tennessee judges strike down 2 gun laws, ruling them unconstitutional
In Tennessee, a three-judge panel struck down two gun laws on Monday. This will make it legal to carry a firearm in a public park, and it does away with the “Intent to go Armed” law. The judges at the Gibson County Chancery Court ruled these two laws unconstitutional, saying they violated the 2nd Amendment. …
Man faces attempted second degree murder charge in Crossville shooting; Victim dies later
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Crossville Police Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Friday has resulted in an arrest. On Friday, August 22nd, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, authorities began investigating the shooting …
Sequatchie County teacher arrested after physically assaulting student
A Sequatchie County teacher has been arrested after physically assaulting a special needs student. On August 19, 2025, deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were made aware of a student who was assaulted at Griffith Elementary School. The SCSO said upon further investigation, it was determined that teacher Holly Condra physically assaulted the …
ChattState Invests in Student Futures, Joins Network Advancing High-Value Credentials that Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees
Chattanooga State Community College continues to affirm its ongoing commitment to its students. On Tuesday, the College announced it was chosen among 54 other institutions to join a cohort of community colleges investing in student outcomes alongside The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. As a new member of the institute’s Unlocking Opportunity network, ChattState will …
