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New laws take effect Jan. 1, 2026 in Tennessee
A series of new state laws passed during the first session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly will take effect on January 1, 2026 in the state. The legislation spans commerce, elections, public safety, health care, taxation, government efficiency, and foreign influence. The second session of the 114th General Assembly is scheduled to convene on …
Flu cases spike ahead of peak season in Southeast Tennessee
The percentage of outpatient visits due to flu-like illness in Tennessee nearly doubled in the state Department of Health’s weekly report. For the week ending December 20, 6.5% of statewide outpatient visits were linked to flu-like illness, an increase from 3.6% the week prior. This is down from 8.2% the same week last year. The …
UPDATE: Two Memphis, TN men arrested in Huntsville-Scottsboro pursuit
Following up on a story we brought you earlier on Thursday… Two Memphis, Tennessee men are in custody following a high-speed police chase that spanned two counties in North Alabama this week. The chase began Wednesday night around 10 PM in the Providence area of Huntsville and ended in Scottsboro, according to Madison County deputies. …
Proposed changes to TN handgun permit rule would ban live firearms in classroom training
Tennessee lawmakers are reviewing proposed changes to enhanced handgun permit training that would ban live firearms and ammunition from classroom sessions. The Department of Safety says the changes are meant to improve safety and limit liability during training courses. What the proposed rules do: The new rules focus on the classroom portion of enhanced handgun …
Truck fire on Hwy. 111 closes one lane Thursday morning
One lane of TN-111 was closed early Thursday morning after a semi-truck caught on fire. According to officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, it happened in the 13000 block of the roadway on the Hamilton County side of the mountain. Emergency crews responded to the incident and were forced to shut down one lane …
UPDATE: Suspects caught in police pursuit that ended in Scottsboro
UPDATED INFORMATION: A second suspect is behind bars now following a vehicle pursuit that happened Wednesday night in North Alabama across two counties and ending in Scottsboro. Jackson County Sheriff Ricky Harnen says the suspect was caught in the woods near the intersection of AL-35 and AL-79 Thursday morning. The other suspect had been caught …
Tennessee residents urged to plant native trees on 12th Annual Tree Day
Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
The Caverns Establishes $50,000 Scholarship for Grundy County Students
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN — The Caverns, the Grundy County live music venue renowned for its underground concerts, is establishing a four-year scholarship for a Grundy County resident pursuing a degree in Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Caitlin Curry Scholarship funded by The Caverns—administered through the South Cumberland Community Fund—will provide one …
Fatal fire in Jackson County, Alabama
One person has died after an early morning fire at a mobile home in Jackson County, Alabama on Wednesday. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen says it happened at a home on County Road 401 near the Paint Rock community in Jackson County. The fire happened around midnight and crews responded to the scene early Wednesday. …
VIDEO: South Pittsburg City Meeting – Dec. 9, 2025
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsbug’s City Meeting for December 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
