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SVEConnect celebrates connecting 5-thousand customers
SVEConnect is celebrating connecting 5,000 customers in Marion County recently. Officials with SVEConnect say that much appreciation is sent to all 5,000 connected for helping them reach such a major milestone. They say they’ve come a long way since their origin because of the support of Marion County, and have been able to continue that …
Jasper’s “Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree” returns this Saturday
The annual Joshua K. Jennings “Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree” returns to the Marion County Courthouse Square in Jasper this Saturday. The popular annual event is hosted by the Jasper Lion’s Club and the Town of Jasper offers a free, safe trunk-or-treating event filled with family fun, live entertainment, carnival games, petting zoo, great food, best costume contests, …
Upcoming Christmas Auction to benefit area Cancer Support Network
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (SVEC) will be hosting online Christmas Auction to benefit the multi-county Cancer Support Network. The auction will take place November 12th – 14th, with bidding ending on the 14th at 1:00 PM CST. Select items will be available for online bidding on Facebook while others can be viewed or bids placed …
‘Spooktacular Halloween at The Hooch’ to coincide with South Pittsburg Trunk-or-Treat
The Hooch, along with the City of South Pittsburg, Arts in the Burg, and Just One More Foundation will be hosting a ‘Spooktacular Halloween at The Hooch’ event on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00pm. The event will take place during the City of South Pittsburg’s Trunk or Treat event downtown. Organizers say …
State officials warning residents of flooded car scams
In the wake of the recent flooding caused across the southeast by recent hurricanes, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are reminding potential car buyers to look out for flood-damaged vehicles being sold by scammers. After natural disasters such as Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, owners of …
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative (BTC) announces Fiber Internet availability across all of Sequatchie County
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative (BTC) announced on Tuesday that Fiber Optic Internet services were now available across their entire Sequatchie County service area. BTC officials say this now connects businesses and residents with faster, more reliable internet speeds that will enhance work, education, entertainment, and other essential services. BTC Employees and others gather to celebrate completion …
Marion County Sherriff’s Department receives generous donation to county’s DARE program
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program for our local schools and youth continues to grow in our county thanks to the generous donations from area businesses and organizations who have donated to the program’s cause. The latest donation comes from Brian McLaughlin with ServePro in Jasper, with a generous $5,000 …
Authorities seeking suspect after armed robbery in Gruetli-Laager
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office hopes to identify the suspect in an armed robbery that took place in Gruetli-Laager on Tuesday morning, September 17th, 2024. Authorities say the suspect entered the Town Market on SR-108 just after 6:00 AM Tuesday, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. After receiving approximately $1,500, the suspect …
Scottsboro, AL Police identify victim in US-72 accident on Monday
The Scottsboro, Alabama Police Department says a vehicle accident on Monday claimed the life of a North Georgia man. According to a release from the department, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to the accident with assistance from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Scottsboro Fire Department, and Highlands Ambulance Service. The two-vehicle accident happened …
Lookout Valley forfeits South Pittsburg game due to player health concerns
Officials with Lookout Valley High School informed the TSSAA and South Pittsburg High School on Monday that the they would be forfeiting their upcoming game with the Pirates due to a “small number of healthy players” on the Yellow Jackets’ roster. Friday’s game at Lookout Valley would’ve been a Region 3-1A match for the teams, …
