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Sequatchie County Schools Announces Leadership Changes in Band Program and Alternative School
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sequatchie County Schools has announced several personnel changes ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including new leadership for the district’s band program and a new principal for the Alternative School. The district recently named Dr. Timothy L. “Tim” Ellison as the new Director of Bands for Sequatchie County Schools. Ellison brings two …
Jackson County EMA Requests Flood Reports as Heavy Rainfall Continues
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As heavy rainfall continues across Jackson County, emergency officials are asking residents, first responders, and local officials to report flooding impacts from the rains to help emergency managers and meteorologists monitor conditions and improve public safety. The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued the request Sunday in coordination with the …
Two Crashes Cause Delays on U.S. 72 Between Kimball and South Pittsburg Friday Afternoon
Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 72 between Kimball and South Pittsburg experienced significant delays Friday afternoon following reports of two separate traffic crashes in the area. According to comments from local residents on social media, one of the wrecks occurred near Andy’s convenience store, while a second crash was reported closer to the Interstate 24 …
Overnight Lane Closures Begin Tonight on I-24 for Monteagle Rockfall Mitigation Project
Motorists traveling through Marion County should be prepared for overnight lane closures on Interstate 24 West going up Monteagle Mountain beginning tonight as work continues on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s ongoing rockfall mitigation project there. According to TDOT, crews will be working on I-24 West between mile markers 137 and 138 over the next …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for June 4, 2026
DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed. ANDERSON, WILLIAM T Age: 59 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR Race/Sex: W/M …
Person Injured After Tree Falls in Sequatchie County, Prompting Rescue Response
Emergency crews responded to a wooded area in Sequatchie County after a person was injured when a tree fell, prompting a rescue operation to bring the victim to safety. According to officials, first responders were called to the scene after reports that an individual had been struck or trapped by a fallen tree in a …
Jackson County Man Accused of Biting Deputy, Knocking Gun From Officer’s Hand During Arrest
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — A Jackson County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a deputy and knocked another deputy’s firearm from his hand while resisting arrest during a warrant service operation late last month. According to court documents, deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on May 29 when Brendan Cole …
Chattanooga Area Sees Sharp Drop in Vacation-Home Purchases as Pandemic Boom Fades
The surge in vacation-home buying that swept across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end, and the Chattanooga area is no exception. A new analysis by SellMyTimeshareNow found that vacation-home purchases financed with mortgages nationwide have fallen nearly 66 percent since their pandemic-era peak in 2021. The report shows purchases …
Tennessee Unemployment Remains Low Despite Fifth Straight Month of Job Losses
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, but new labor data shows the state has now recorded job losses for five consecutive months, raising concerns about a slowing employment market. According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate has remained relatively stable …
TWRA’s Summer Wild Turkey Survey Underway Through August 31
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the Agency’s 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and will continue through Aug 31. Agency staff have conducted this survey annually since the 1980s, with public participation set for its fifth …
