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Jackson County, AL Schools Respond to Allegations Involving Registered Sex Offender at Skyline High School
Jackson County school officials say an investigation remains ongoing after allegations surfaced that a registered sex offender was involved with activities connected to the basketball program at Skyline High School. The issue has drawn significant attention from parents across Jackson County, prompting a special-called meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education this week. The …
Scottsboro Man Booked on Felony Drug Charges
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A traffic stop in Scottsboro earlier this week resulted in the arrest of a local man on drug charges, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers responded to the Scottsboro East Apartments around 9 p.m. on June 16 after receiving reports of a suspicious individual who had reportedly been in …
Lane Closures Planned This Week on I-24’s Tennessee River Bridge in Marion County
HALETOWN, Tenn. — Drivers traveling through Marion County this week should expect daytime lane closures on Interstate 24 as crews conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge over the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin a five-day inspection of the bridge on Monday, June 22. …
Crash on Cagle Mountain Closes Highway 111 Friday, Prompts Medical Helicopter Response
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Cagle Mountain Friday afternoon, June 19, led to the temporary closure of Highway 111, multiple medical helicopter responses, and power outages for residents in the area. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the crash scene near the Cagle Mountain Trading Post on …
Tennessee Tourism Unveils What’s New This Summer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soak in the sunshine, relax on a rooftop patio, take a moonlight hike, hit the road for a summer festival or mark off a new, immersive experience. Here’s a look at what’s new and happening this season in Tennessee. NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES Memphis – Opening this summer, the Memphis Flyway …
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — June 18, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and childcare inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties for inspections conducted through June 12, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score reported in Marion County was a 92 and the …
Scottsboro Police Make Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro Police Department traffic stop over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman on multiple drug-related charges. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:42 p.m. on June 14 after observing a vehicle with multiple traffic violations. During the stop, officers identified …
Marion County Among Areas Seeking Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County election officials are looking for additional poll workers to help staff voting locations during Tennessee’s upcoming election cycle, including the August primary, November general election, and early voting periods. According to the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office, Marion County is one of four counties in the region currently in need …
Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 28 in Daus Community
A semi-truck overturned on Highway 28 (TN-28)Â between Whitwell and Dunlap on Wednesday morning, temporarily closing the roadway near the intersection of Press Pickett Road in the Daus community of Sequatchie County. According to reports from the scene, the truck rolled onto its side along the southbound lane at approximately 11:23 a.m. Emergency responders were …
Amazon Plans New Chattanooga-Area Delivery Station; Jobs Could Be Closer Commute for Sequatchie Valley Workers
Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …
