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.
Logan Carmichael
Haletown, TN
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Whitwell Announces Fourth of July Parade to Celebrate America’s 250th
The City of Whitwell is adding a new event to its community celebrations this summer with the announcement of its first-ever Fourth of July Parade. According to information released by the city’s park director and the Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department, the parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, as part of America’s 250th birthday …
Lady Warriors Advance to Sectional Round After Region Runner-Up Finish
The Marion County Lady Warriors are still alive in the TSSAA Class 2A softball postseason after finishing as runners-up in the Region 3-2A Tournament on Wednesday night. Marion County fell to Cannon County 5-0 in the region championship game, ending an impressive regional run for the Lady Warriors. Despite the loss, Marion County advances to …
Marion County Highway Department Details Ongoing Road Improvements and Closures
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road projects taking place this week across the county. Officials say Choctaw Trail on Suck Creek will be temporarily closed today from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. between the creek crossing with the large drainage tiles and the cemetery area. Crews will be installing new …
Charlie Smith Park Grand Opening Scheduled for May 21 in Bridgeport, AL
Community members are invited to attend the official opening and dedication ceremony for Charlie Smith Park on Wednesday, May 21st in Bridgeport, Alabama. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include refreshments and activities for children as residents gather to celebrate the new community space. Mayor Hughes and members of the city …
Chickamauga Lock Replacement Contract Terminated Amid Project Delays
Federal officials have terminated the primary construction contract for the Chickamauga Lock replacement project after concerns over the pace of work and overall progress. According to Local 3 News, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ended its agreement with the contractor overseeing the long-running infrastructure project along the Tennessee River near Chattanooga. The Chickamauga Lock …
Volunteer Fire Departments Conduct Live Burn Training
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department took part in a live training exercise over the weekend using a controlled burn of an abandoned property to help firefighters strengthen emergency response skills in real-world conditions. The training focused on several key firefighting operations, including search and rescue procedures, victim extraction, and observing the stages of fire growth …
Whitwell Labor Day Celebration grows with multi-day events for 2025
Organizers of this year’s Whitwell Labor Day Celebration say this year’s event will offer more for those who plan to attend this year than recent years past, beginning the evening of Friday, August 29th, with events going on for the entire holiday weekend and on Monday. The annual celebration’s origins date back to 1956 when …
High School Football returns soon with annual Jamboree and Scrimmages at Finley Stadium
It’s hard to believe, but we’re only a few weeks away from the return of high school football in the Tennessee Valley, which means it’s even closer to time for the annual Jamboree and Scrimmages at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium. And this year three teams from the valley including Marion, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell, will be …
COOKING: Drowning in squash and zucchini? It’s PIE time! (BLOG)
If you have an abundance of squash or zucchini this summer — consider yourself fortunate! I’m several years deep in gardening myself, but haven’t had much luck this season possibly due to the onslaught of rain and then heat; however, my ‘Tommy toe’ and Cherokee Purple tomatoes have been plentiful this year and so have …
Marion County 4-H Performing Arts “Hello, Dolly” tickets on sale now
Tickets for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts upcoming presentation of the classic musical, Hello, Dolly!, officially went on sale online Wednesday. Three performances are scheduled, beginning Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 7:00PM. A matinee performance will take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 1:00PM, followed by the final performance later that same day at …
