A woman identified in a police report as a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee is charged with identity theft after investigators say she used a deceased woman’s EBT benefits in Marion County. Authorities are working to confirm the employment status of Carla Louise Collins. Kimball Police say Collins manually entered the late victim’s EBT …
Another successful rescue operation was completed in Grundy County over the weekend on Flat Branch Spur. Grundy EMA assisted the Coalmont Fire Department and Grundy EMS in safely extricating an individual from a wooded area. The individual had sustained a possible leg fracture after stepping into a sinkhole/depression. Officials used the county UTV to rescue …
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 …
Tennessee students continued to make academic gains during the 2025-26 school year, posting higher proficiency rates in English language arts, mathematics and social studies, according to newly released Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results from the Tennessee Department of Education. Statewide, English language arts proficiency increased from 40.7 percent in 2025 to 42.3 percent in …
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — Eligible Grundy County Schools employees will soon receive $2,000 bonus payments after months of controversy surrounding the state-funded incentive program. Grundy County Schools announced that bonus checks will be distributed to eligible employees after the Grundy County Commission approved the necessary budget amendments during its June 22 meeting, clearing the way …
Residents across the area can enjoy one more relatively comfortable morning before a stretch of summer heat settles into the region for the coming days. According to Tri-State Weather Network Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core, temperatures started Thursday morning in the low to mid-60s, providing a refreshing start before afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s …
Tennessee has one of the lowest rates of unhelmeted motorcycle fatalities in the nation, according to a new study examining motorcycle crash data from across the United States. The report found that only 8.3% of motorcyclists killed in crashes in Tennessee between 2020 and 2024 were not wearing a helmet at the time of the …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to review and comment on the Preliminary Final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and its associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Public comments will be accepted through the end of the day on July 22. TVA will host a public webinar on July 2 to …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Six outstanding students from across the Sequatchie Valley region are on their way to the nation’s capital as part of the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and SVEConnect, and other local cooperatives around the country. The students earned the opportunity through SVEC’s annual Washington Youth …
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
