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Scottsboro Boys Museum Announces Major Expansion Project
The Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center is preparing for a major outdoor expansion project aimed at increasing education and community engagement surrounding one of Alabama’s most significant civil rights stories. The expansion will include a memorial garden, a historic railcar exhibit, an outdoor classroom, and a new welcome center. Museum leaders say the project …
TVA Board of Directors to Host Public Session and Quarterly Meeting in Guntersville, Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join its quarterly business meeting in person or online as the agency advances America’s energy future. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 21, at the Marshall County RSVP Building, 19272 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for May 18, 2026
DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed.
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
American Revival: Underground in Grundy County Brings a Powerful Night of Music and Community Impact — $30,000 Donated to Local Organization
Grundy County, Tennessee — Presented by American Revival in partnership with The Caverns, the two organizations raised $30,000 for the Littell-Partin Community Center, supporting ongoing local programs tied to the Millions of Conversations’ We See Hope initiative in Grundy County. American Revival: Underground in Grundy County took place May 12 at The Caverns, transforming the …
7-Month-Old Baby Found Safe After Alleged Abduction at Henagar Gas Station
A 7-month-old child was found safe Monday after authorities say she was abducted from a gas station in Henagar, Alabama. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the infant’s parents had reportedly hired a man to drive them from North Carolina to Nebraska. During a stop at a gas station in Henagar, investigators say the …
Silver Alert Issued for Missing South Pittsburg Man with Alzheimer’s
A statewide Silver Alert remains active for a missing South Pittsburg man who authorities say suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 77-year-old Lewis Junior Blevins was last seen leaving his home on Kirk Circle in South Pittsburg on foot. Officials said he may be wearing a black jacket, sweatpants, and …
TN Governor Lee, TWRA Recognize Safe Boating Week, May 16-22
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the …
Stevenson Man Arrested on Meth Charges After Scottsboro Traffic Stop
A Stevenson, Alabama man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Scottsboro earlier this week. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop just after midnight on May 13 along U.S. Highway 72 due to improper equipment on the vehicle. Police identified the driver as 47-year-old Steven Andrew Waters. Officers …
South Pittsburg Native Presley Powers Crowned Miss Tennessee for America 2026
South Pittsburg native Presley Powers has been crowned Miss Tennessee for America 2026, earning the statewide title during the Miss Tennessee for America Strong pageant held in April. Powers, a pharmacist from South Pittsburg, will now spend the next year representing Tennessee at appearances and events across the state while preparing to compete on the …
