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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.
VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – Jan. 27, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for January 2026. *We had a slight camera issue at the beginning of the meeting during the 4H student’s speech and had to halt the recording briefly to correct the problem, so please note the edit during the speech–that is the reason for the abrupt …
TN Gov. Lee Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Major Winter Storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a State of Emergency for all 95 counties and encouraged Tennesseans to prepare for the possibility of a major winter storm this weekend that could bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and prolonged freezing temperatures across the state. Executive Order 110 may be accessed here. National Weather …
SVEC reminds customers of generator safety ahead of possible winter storm
As we prepare for a potential winter storm, the team at Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reminds customers they are aware that portable generators are selling out everywhere. While generators can be a huge help during outages, using one the wrong way can put your family and the lineworkers, working to restore your power, in …
TDOT preparing for winter weather ahead of potential threat
In addition to local county and city road crews preparing for and treating roadways ahead of this weekend’s potential winter weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing roads for potential snow and ice by pre-treating surfaces with salt brine. TDOT’s Region 1, which covers the majority of East Tennessee, receives salt shipments year-round to …
