The Judge David Campbell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has named Emily Landry, a senior at Whitwell High School, as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Award. This prestigious honor is presented to a high school senior who exemplifies the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Emily …
Category: Education
Families can Now Apply for Education Freedom Scholarships
Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …
45 Marion County Students Named to Chattanooga State Dean’s List
Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …
School Officials Warn About Dangerous Social Media Trend
Some school officials in Tennessee aim to raise awareness about a concerning social media trend that has been circulating, affecting schools nationwide. Some students have been observed attempting to damage their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting objects, such as pencil lead or paper clips, into the charging ports. This reckless act can cause the devices to …
Local Fire Department Members Complete Rope Rescue Certification
Members of the Pikeville Fire Department, the Dunlap Fire Department, the Piney Volunteer Fire Department, and others recently completed a Rope Rescue Operations course delivered by instructors with the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy. The State of Tennessee Fire Commission recognizes three levels of Rope Rescue Certification: Awareness, Operations, and Technician. To become certified, participants …
Local Teachers Earn Grants
SVEC is proud to collaborate with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support local educators through the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program! Recently, TVA and the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative officials presented checks to five outstanding teachers in our area to help fund innovative STEM projects in their classrooms. Congratulations to: Deanna Mitchell — Bledsoe …
Chattanooga State Shines at 2025 SkillsUSA State Conference with 61 Medals
Chattanooga State Community College continued its legacy of excellence at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning 61 medals and taking home the prestigious James D. King Award for Division I for the 10th consecutive year. 110 student contestants and 40 advisors attended the competition, bringing home 28 Gold, 18 Silver, and 15 …
Area High School Graduation Dates
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
More Recess Time for Elementary Students Proposed
A Tennessee bill to increase recess time for younger students has passed the House unanimously and now awaits the governor’s signature. The bill proposes raising recess time for elementary students from about two hours per week to at least 40 minutes per day, meaning over three hours weekly. Middle and high school physical activity requirements …