Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for October 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Category: Haletown-Whiteside
Haletown, Guild, and Whiteside News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in the Marion County communities of Haletown, Guild, Whiteside, and Ladds including River Gorge Ranch.
Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. Christmas for Kids Program
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is excited to once again help make Christmas special for children in need through the Christmas for Kids Program! If you would like to apply for a child in need or donate to the program, they would love your support! Applications available at …
Outboard Nationals ‘Dragboat Race’ Returns to Jasper This Weekend Despite Threat of Rain
JASPER, Tenn. – High-speed drag boat racing returns to Nickajack Lake this weekend as the Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association brings the Outboard Nationals back to Marion County Park and Campground this weekend — Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11. The event, billed as “Thunder on the Lake,” is expected to attract more than 100 racing teams …
Chicken House Burns to the Ground on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Crossroads Fire & Rescue responded to a chicken house fire alongside 8 area fire departments. When the call came in, departments from across the area came together and operated as one unified team. Crews worked side-by-side to contain the fire, protect surrounding property, and keep the incident moving safely and efficiently. The eight …
High School Football recap for games played on September 25
South Pittsburg, Red Bank 28-18: Brandon Goldsmith made the catch of the year in the third for a touchdown to help the Pirates to a hard-fought win. Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper had two scores for the Pirates against the Lions. QB Knox Israel had 127 yards rushing and 3 TD passes. South Pittsburg is now 5-1 on …
Area Football Games This Week
South Pittsburg will play at Brainerd–The River 104.9 Marion County travels to Sequatchie County–The River 104.9 stream for MC and Country Roads 93.3 for SC Bledsoe Co. home vs Tellico Plains Grundy Co. at Whitwell–The River 104.9 stream for Whitwell North Jackson, Al. at Sylvania North Sand Mountain, Al. at Brindlee Mountain Trion, Ga. at …
Local Firemen and Deputies paticipate in Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
On Sunday morning, two members of Haletown Fire and Rescue and a few members of MCSO were honored to join many other fire and emergency service agencies from across the region for the Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Together, participants gathered at Erlanger Park to remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice …
Area High School Football Recap September 4, 2026
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 …
High School Football Schedules and Sports Heat Index Warnings
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 …
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures beginning at Noon Friday through Tuesday Morning
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 …
