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Woman Killed After Being Struck by Train in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Scottsboro on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene near Ridgedale Road in Scottsboro at about 8:49 a.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. The woman was pronounced dead as a …
Some Sequatchie and Bledsoe County Families Eligible for Additional Summer Food Benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eligible families in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties will begin receiving additional food assistance this week through Tennessee’s Summer Nutrition Initiative, a state-funded program designed to help children access nutritious food while school is out for the summer. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced that benefits will begin being issued June 12 …
Wanted Man Arrested After Scottsboro Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A 30-year-old man wanted on an active warrant was arrested after a traffic stop in Scottsboro led officers to the discovery of methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics, according to police. The Scottsboro Police Department said officers conducted a traffic stop around 8:18 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in the area of Willow …
Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
ACLU Challenges New Tennessee Immigration Law, Says Longtime Residents Could Face Jail Time
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …
VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – June 8, 2026
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
TDOT Prepares for 2026 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, June 11-14
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over …
UPDATE: Tennessee Highway Patrol Identifies Victim in Fatal Highway 111 Crash
Updating a story we brought you earlier, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has now released additional information regarding the fatal crash that closed Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Monday morning following notification. of family. According to THP, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 8. Investigators say 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr. was driving a …
Former Marion County Judge Clifford Layne Dies at 94
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — Former Marion County General Sessions Judge Clifford Layne, who served the county for more than three decades, has died. Judge Layne passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was 94. Layne was a Jasper native and graduated from Marion County High School in 1949. He later served in the U.S. …
Highway 111 Closed Monday Following Multi-Vehicle Crash; Separate Rollover Reported on Fredonia Mountain
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to two separate traffic incidents Monday morning on area mountain roadways, causing significant traffic disruptions on both Cagle Mountain and Fredonia Mountain. The first crash occurred on Highway 111 between Dunlap and Cagle, prompting authorities to close the roadway in both directions. According to the Dunlap Fire Department, …
