The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Tennessee waiver that will allow the state to prohibit some sugary beverages and snacks from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in 2026. The waiver is part of a broader federal effort to “Make America Healthy Again,” which allows six states — including …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance with locating a missing person. 61-year-old Terry Alan Zeallear was last seen on October 15th in Grundy County and has not been seen or heard from since. If you know of Terry’s whereabouts, please contact Chief Brown at 931-313-1188 or Detective McGinness at 931-383-0770.
The 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force will be having a public auction on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The auction will be conducted at the Marion County Training Center / Lawson Building located at 300 Ridley Drive, Jasper, Tennessee. Registration and vehicle viewing will begin at 8 am, with the auction starting …
Sequatchie Valley Now can confirm that two fatal accidents occurred on Wednesday night, November 26, 2025. The Tennessee Highway Patrol first worked a deadly multi-vehicle accident on I-24 Eastbound near Nickajack Lake (MM 159). The THP said on Sunday, November 30, 2025, that this crash was still under investigation. A second fatal crash took place …
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host cleanup events in their communities. This year, we also introduced a brand-new patch featuring our …
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 125 points. Record: 8-2. Last week: No. 3 Clay County, 107 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 4 Hampton, 97 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 5 Dresden, 87 points. Record: …
It’s almost the time of year to turn back the clocks, meaning less daylight during the day. Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, or DST, ending, people across the US, including in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, will “fall back” an hour over the weekend. At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2, you must turn …
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. 1,892 more students graduated in the 2025 cohort compared to last year, for a total of 69,124 students graduating across the state. Bledsoe County High School 93.9% Grundy County High School 90.2% Marion County High School 92.7% South …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) encourages all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3 deadline. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees not already paid by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, or Tennessee Student Assistance Award. Students may use the Tennessee Promise scholarship at …
