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TN lawmakers introduce bill to allow private school players in public school sports
A last-minute amendment may have just widened the field. Tennessee lawmakers in the Senate advanced a bill on Monday that would let certain private school students try out for sports at their zoned public high schools, with an important amendment added. Read the bill’s summary and current status here. Originally, the bill required that the …
Tennessee gas prices are up, but state still remains one of the cheapest in the nation
State gas prices continue to fluctuate, moving three cents more expensive, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.55 which is four cents more expensive than one month ago and 19 cents less than one year ago, according to AAA. “The state gas price average continues to move within a fairly steady …
Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7th
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2026) – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on the bottom of the ocean? What’s this about an animal with two sets of jaws? What even is a lumpsucker?! The truth behind a host of aquatic rumors and tall tales will …
FAITH: ‘A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass: A Christian Encouragement for the One Overlooked and Left Behind’ released
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Tayler Meade marks her debut in the publishing scene with the release of “A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass” (published by WestBow Press). Written for those feeling left out, uninvited, and unnoticed, this heartfelt guide blends Christian encouragement and personal testimony, reminding readers they are seen, chosen, and …
SVEC reports attempted theft at substation
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reports an attempted theft at one of their substations early Thursday morning. According to an online statement from SVEC, “An individual unlawfully entered one of our substations and attempted to steal a spool of wire. The attempt was unsuccessful.” Officials with the utility say all of their substations are secured …
Traffic stop in Scottsboro leads to drug arrest
The Scottsboro Police Department reports that a man was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop near South Broad Street and Highway 72. During the stop, the driver was identified as 46-year-old Glen Michail Womack. The department says that while they were speaking with Womack at the stop, they discovered that he had an …
The Princess Theatre welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra this November
The Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to the stage on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Big Band and Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. Miller was also well-known for entertaining …
Dade County Sheriff looking for missing Trenton, GA man
A 61-year-old man is missing from his home in Trenton, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office says. Darvin York was last seen around 6:00am on Tuesday, February 17. He is believed to be driving a pewter/silver in color Chevy Silverado Z71 extended cab pickup truck with Georgia license plate number CNU2537. York is described as 5’10 …
VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – Feb. 9, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for February 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
VIDEO: Town of Kimball City Meeting – Feb. 5, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for February 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
