Government News is the latest breaking government stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.
Unlike the statewide rate, county rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment. Unemployment rates increased from May to June in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Maury County was the lone exception; its rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point. Eighty-four counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 …
Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. Early voting began on Friday and after 5 days of casting ballots. After …
Tennessee is putting half a million dollars into making it easier for people to find help when they need it. United Ways of Tennessee announced that the State of Tennessee is investing $500,000 into the 211 network, which connects people to resources like food, housing, utilities and emergency support. The money will support the Tennessee …
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the 2025-26 TCAP testing results for schools throughout the state. District-level TCAP assessment results provide a glimpse into each Tennessee school. During the 2025-26 school year, students took TCAP assessments in Englis, Math and Social studies. Below you can see our area counties: Marion County: English language …
MARION COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions from MM 166.6 to MM 160.0:Â Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock between TVA Road and Slygo Rd. Eastbound LM 160.0 nearest EXIT 161 and Westbound LM 166.6 nearest EXIT 167. Message boards, signage and law enforcement vehicles will be present. Motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment, reduce …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped in June, matching its lowest point of the year, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and unchanged from June 2025.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services marks the fourth anniversary of the 988 Lifeline with a new Tennessee-specific brand for outreach. Since July 2022, the 988 Lifeline has handled nearly 300,000 calls, texts, and chats from Tennesseans in crisis. Learn more at TN.gov/988. Call 988 for support.
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Christopher “Brian” Janeway of Marion County has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for providing methamphetamine that led to a fatal overdose. He admitted guilt for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and reckless homicide. Authorities tracked the overdose back to Janeway during their investigation, leading to his arrest for possessing meth. Additional drug charges were …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
