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OUTDOORS: New State Record for Blue Catfish Confirmed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish on Barkley Reservoir in Stewart County. It hit the scales at 122 pounds, 3 ounces and was …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is underway across the area urging drivers to drive safely
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is underway across the area this week, as law enforcement officials in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina aim to reduce speeding across the southern states. Departments from city and county level to state highway patrols in all of the aforementioned are voluntarily participating in the ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’. …
Delays expected as paving continues on I-24 from Nickajack Lake to GA State Line
Commuters traveling along the I-24 corridor between Marion County and Chattanooga this week can expect some traffic delays in the evening hours due to construction and road work. According to TDOT, contractors are working nightly to resurface the lanes of both I-24 East and Westbound from the Tennessee River Bridge at Nickajack Lake and mile …
Multi-Agency investigation leads to the seizure of over 15 pounds of meth and 150 grams of fentanyl
A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Cary Paradis for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. During the investigation, it was learned that Paradis picked up a large amount of meth in Atlanta, and intended to deliver …
‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert issued for area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) along with the the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued an Air Quality Alert for Marion, Sequatchie, Hamilton, and Bradley Counties in Tennessee along with Dade, Catoosa, and Walker in North Georgia for Monday, July 17th. The ‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert is for particulate matter (meaning …
THP Hiring State Troopers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
Season Long Duck Blind Drawing Application Period Open Through July 19th
NASHVILLE — The application period for the 2023-24 Tier 1 duck blinds is open and will close July 19. Announcement of the successful applicants will be made Aug. 5 at traditional site locations and emailed to all applicants (both successful and unsuccessful). The online application is available at the Go Outdoors Tennessee website (quotahunt.gooutdoorstennessee.com). All …
WEPG and WSDQ officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as new, local online newspaper; Lucky Knott named as News Director
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG and WSDQ radio (The River 104.9 FM in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 FM in Sequatchie County) officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as a new local online newspaper; naming one of the Southeast’s most experienced and recognized broadcasters, play-by-play sportscasters and journalists, Lucky Knott, …
Jasper VFW Auxiliary Post hosting ‘Back to School’ event Saturday, July 15th
The Jasper VFW Auxilary Post 6362 is hosting a Back to School event for area students. The event is scheduled for this Saturday, July 15th, from 10 AM until 12 Noon at the post’s location at 102 Pine Avenue in Jasper, TN. They will offer free food along with free school supplies for area students. …
City of Whitwell announces plans for Labor Day Parade and Pageant
After an absence of several years, officials with the City of Whitwell have formally-announced plans for a Labor Day Parade this year. The annual parade, a local favorite that dates back several decades, was missed in 2020 and 2021 due to concerns related to COVID-19. The parade was planned again for 2022, however it was …
