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UPDATE: Off-Duty THP Trooper Charged Following Crash, Chase and Shooting Near Tracy City
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
Scottsboro Checkpoint Leads to Drug Arrest, Outstanding Warrant Discovery
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A routine safety checkpoint conducted by the Scottsboro Police Department on Friday night resulted in a drug arrest and the detention of a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to Scottsboro Police, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 16000 block of Highway 35 at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, …
Marion County Schools Seeking Applicants for Multiple Open Positions Ahead of New School Year
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education and school district is continuing its search for educators, support staff, transportation personnel, and coaches as preparations continue for the upcoming school year. According to the Marion County Board of Education’s latest employment listing, openings are available across elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout the …
Tennessee Drivers Warned About Common Items That Can Become Dangerous in Hot Vehicles
As temperatures across Tennessee continue to climb toward the upper 80s and beyond, safety experts are warning motorists not to leave certain everyday items inside parked vehicles, where extreme heat can quickly create dangerous conditions. Researchers have found that a vehicle parked in direct sunlight on an 80-degree day can reach temperatures of 120 degrees …
Woman Killed After Being Struck by Train in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Scottsboro on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene near Ridgedale Road in Scottsboro at about 8:49 a.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. The woman was pronounced dead as a …
Some Sequatchie and Bledsoe County Families Eligible for Additional Summer Food Benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eligible families in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties will begin receiving additional food assistance this week through Tennessee’s Summer Nutrition Initiative, a state-funded program designed to help children access nutritious food while school is out for the summer. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced that benefits will begin being issued June 12 …
Wanted Man Arrested After Scottsboro Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A 30-year-old man wanted on an active warrant was arrested after a traffic stop in Scottsboro led officers to the discovery of methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics, according to police. The Scottsboro Police Department said officers conducted a traffic stop around 8:18 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in the area of Willow …
Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
ACLU Challenges New Tennessee Immigration Law, Says Longtime Residents Could Face Jail Time
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …
VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – June 8, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
