Press Release: On August 30, 2026, Grundy County Jail employees reported an active riot in A-Pod, the facility’s maximum security housing unit. At the time of the incident, seventeen inmates were housed in A pod. Three employees were present during this time. Due to the seriousness of the situation and concerns for employee safety, multiple …
South Pittsburg 41 Sequatchie County 7: South Pittsburg limited Sequatchie to 125 yards offense while the Pirates rolled up nearly 400 yards. Pirates senior quarterback Knox Israel ran 18 times for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team to the win. This week South Pittsburg will play at Brainerd. Marion County 48, Whitwell …
On Wednesday, at approximately 9:50 a.m. an inmate from the Grundy County Jail attempted to escape during recreation time. The inmate was able to climb the first level of the facility’s security and entered an area containing razor wire. A Grundy County Corrections Officer, assisted by two Grundy County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were able to …
1-1 South Pittsburg Pirates are back at home this week as they host 1-1 Sequatchie County Indians. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and County Roads 93.3 in Dunlap 0-2 Whitwell Tigers travels to 2-0 Marion County–The River 104.9 Stream 2-0 Bledsoe will host Oneida 2-0 Grundy at home versus 1-1 …
While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
All but two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will …
Saturday night, a disturbance occurred inside the Grundy County Jail that required additional assistance from outside law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel. Due to the nature of the situation, additional resources were requested to ensure it was brought under control quickly and safely. At no time was there any danger or threat to the public, …
Silverdale 14, South Pittsburg 13: It was not the night South Pittsburg had hoped for on Friday as they fell to Silverdale for the second straight year. The Pirates scored with just 17 seconds remaining to pull within one, 14-13. South Pittsburg decided to go for two points and the win, but the Seahawks’ defensive …
