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UPDATE: Water Main Break in Whitwell; TAW repairs complete
UPDATE:Â Crews with Tennessee American Water have completed repairs involving a water main break affecting parts of Whitwell. Now that work is finished, customers may experience temporary changes in their water. TAW said to resolve the discoloration, run cold water at the lowest level of your house. If you have cloudy water, TAW recommends running …
Investigation ongoing following 3 injuries in Scottsboro stabbing incident
Three people were injured following a stabbing incident, according to police in Scottsboro. The Scottsboro Police Department says the incident happened about 10:00 PM CDT on Monday night, as officers were called to respond to the 3200 block of East Willow Street in reference to a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, three people were located …
Pikeville, TN wastewater plant receives Notice of Violation from TDEC
The City of Pikeville’s sewage treatment plant recently received a Notice of Violation following an inspection and subsequent report from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The notice was sent last Tuesday, July 8th, to Pikeville Mayor Phillip Cagle, addressing concerns stemming from multiple violations found during an earlier routine inspection in June. …
Dade Co. K9 Officer dies in patrol car after A/C malfunctions
A Dade County, GA K9 officer named ‘Georgia’ died while she was inside a vehicle on Sunday. Officials with the department say the patrol vehicle’s air conditioning compressor failed, which led to the unfortunate loss of the K9’s life. A post on Facebook says not only that, a heat alarm in the vehicle’s self-contained kennel …
‘Best in the Sequatchie Valley’ Returns for 2025 starting August 15th
It’s BACK for 2025! The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025 and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio is proud to announce …
VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – July 14, 2025
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Marion County’s David Riley Obtains Administrator of Elections Certification
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Marion County Administrator of Elections David Riley for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to David Riley on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “David’s desire to complete this requirement and meet the highest of standards …
TVA small modular reactor could get approval by next year
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) could get approval soon for a small modular reactor (SMR). The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is moving the agency’s construction permit into its next phase, and if approved, would result in the installation of the nation’s first small modular reactor at TVA’s Clinch River site, just outside of Oak …
The Caverns Named Theater of the Year by the Academy of Country Music
The Caverns has been named Theater of the Year by the Academy of Country Music as part of the 60th ACM Industry Awards. This marks the first time the iconic underground venue has been nominated for an ACM Award — and its first win. The ACM Industry Awards recognize venues and talent buyers/promoters who have …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ returns through July 20th targeting speeding across the south
For the 9th year in a row the speed enforcement campaign called ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is on, aimed at targeting speeding across the south. Announced today by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), the initiative is a multi-state enforcement mobilization cracking down on speeding from July 14–20. During this time, law enforcement agencies will …
