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Drivers Should Expect Delays on South Pittsburg’s Shelby Rhinehart Bridge During Upcoming Inspection
Motorists traveling between South Pittsburg and New Hope should prepare for delays next week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation conducts a routine inspection of the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge. According to TDOT, crews will be inspecting the span, which carries SR-156 over the Tennessee River beginning Monday, June 1, and continuing through Friday, June 5. …
Assault Charge Against Former Sequatchie County Teacher Dismissed
The assault case against a former Sequatchie County elementary school teacher accused of physically assaulting a special needs student has been dismissed following action by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Former Griffith Elementary School teacher Holly Condra was arrested in August 2025 after an investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities alleged that Condra …
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — May 29, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
Tennessee Opens Families First Community Grant Applications to Help Families in Need
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is once again accepting applications for its Families First Community Grant Program, offering millions of dollars in funding aimed at helping low-income families across the state achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. State officials say approximately $27 million in funding is expected to be available through the program, which supports …
Scottsboro Woman Arrested Following Traffic Stop, Drug Discovery
A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on May 26 when officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling without headlights or taillights illuminated during nighttime hours. According to authorities, the driver continued a short …
Sequatchie County, TN Arrest Report for May 28, 2026
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/18/2026. 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 …
CVS Lawsuit Over Tennessee Fair Rx Act Could Impact Local Pharmacy Access
CVS pharmacies has officially filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly signed Fair Rx Act. The legal battle could affect more than 100 CVS locations statewide — including stores serving local communities here in the Sequatchie Valley. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation into law last week. The measure is aimed at restricting companies …
Tennessee Sees Dramatic Drop in 2026 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities as Drivers Slow Down and Buckle Up
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, …
Tennessee Takes Legal Fight Against Kalshi Sports Betting Platform to Appeals Court
Tennessee officials are continuing their legal battle against prediction market platform Kalshi, arguing the company’s sports-event contracts amount to illegal sports betting under state law. According to court filings and multiple published reports, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has appealed a federal court ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its sports wagering regulations …
VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – May 26, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for May 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
