Later this month, high school football teams from Tennessee and northwest Georgia will return to Finley Stadium with a new format for fans to experience. The preseason football showcase, taking place from August 13th to 15th, will include 12 teams getting ready for the upcoming season. For the first time in 27 years, the event …
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Local Area School Calendars for 2026-2027 School Year
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
South Pittsburg Man Facing Multiple Serious Charges
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
Gas Prices on the Rise Again
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Gas Prices on their way Down
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
America 250: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across the Area
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Amazon Plans New Chattanooga-Area Delivery Station; Jobs Could Be Closer Commute for Sequatchie Valley Workers
Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …
Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at I-24/I-59 Split; Driver Sought
A Murfreesboro man was killed Saturday evening in a hit-and-run crash on I-24 west near the I-59 split in Dade County, Georgia, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers responded to the scene just before 5 p.m. on June 6 after receiving reports of a motorcycle crash on westbound I-24 at the interchange with I-59 …
Tennessee Officials Warn of Increased Tick Activity Following Warm, Wet Weather
Health officials across Tennessee are warning residents to take extra precautions against ticks this summer as warm temperatures and persistent wet weather create ideal conditions for increased tick activity across the region. The warning comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency room visits related to tick bites are running higher than …
TVA Considering New Rate Structure as AI Data Center Demand Surges Across Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …



