Logan Carmichael is a guest contributor for SValleyNow.com. The Whitwell native and now Haletown resident is a longtime area radio personality, and now one-half of Logan & Kaitlyn Mornings on The River 104.9 WEPG. Logan will feature commentary on everything from local events and happenings to music, the arts, celebrities, sports (especially high school and college football), and other musings.
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‘Give A Kid A Chance’ Event to Provide School Supplies for Sequatchie County Students
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Organizers are once again preparing to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need through the annual ‘Give A Kid A Chance’ community event in Sequatchie County. The event, organized by the Sequatchie County Health Council, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. until …
South Pittsburg to Host Community Independence Day Celebration on July 3
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks during its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Tower Stage …
Princess Theatre ‘Summer Staycation’ Movie Series Begins This Week
Families looking for an affordable way to beat the summer heat will have several opportunities to enjoy family-friendly films on the big screen this summer as the historic Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg launches its Summer Staycation Movie Series. The special daytime movie lineup will feature four popular family films during June and July, with …
Storms Bring Down Trees Across US-41 Sunday, Prompting Multiple Fire Department Responses
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
SVEC, SVEConnect Send Local Students to Washington Youth Tour
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Six outstanding students from across the Sequatchie Valley region are on their way to the nation’s capital as part of the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and SVEConnect, and other local cooperatives around the country. The students earned the opportunity through SVEC’s annual Washington Youth …
Marion County 4-H to Offer Aim Smart Youth Shooting Sports and Hunter Education Program
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County 4-H is inviting area youth to take part in its upcoming ‘Aim Smart: Youth Shooting Sports and Hunter Education’ program this summer, offering hands-on instruction in firearm safety, responsible shooting practices, and outdoor ethics. The three-day program will be held July 13-15 and is designed to help young participants develop …
Marion County Highway Department Marks Major Milestone with 70 Roads Paved in Three Years
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Marion County Highway Department has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to improve county infrastructure, completing paving work on its 70th road in just three years. Marion County Highway Superintendent Cory Pickett announced the achievement this week following the completion of paving work on Kilgore Goforth Road and …
Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network Announces 2026 “Hee Haw” Fundraiser
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …
Skeletal Remains Found Near Sewanee Believed to Be Missing Monteagle Man
SEWANEE, Tenn. — Following up on a story we brought you previously, authorities say skeletal remains discovered in the Sewanee area are believed to be those of a Monteagle man who had been missing since mid-May. The Monteagle Police Department had asked for the public’s help on May 20 in locating 29-year-old Kurt McConnell, who …
Town of Jasper Planning Four-Day Independence Day Celebration Honoring America’s 250th Birthday
The Town of Jasper is preparing for a four-day community celebration as part of America’s 250th birthday festivities, with events scheduled from July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. Town officials say the celebration is designed to bring residents and visitors together for four days of family-friendly activities, …



