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.
It’s hard to believe, but we’re only a few weeks away from the return of high school football in the Tennessee Valley, which means it’s even closer to time for the annual Jamboree and Scrimmages at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium. And this year three teams from the valley including Marion, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell, will be …
Marion County Schools currently has several jobs posted on their website for the upcoming school year, including three full-time bus driver positions for the Jasper and Whitwell area and two part-time positions across the county. Full-time pay is $1,800 per month for 11 months ($19,800/year). Routes are mornings and afternoons and drivers are off the days …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information following a trailer theft over the weekend. It was stolen from the area of US-41 near Hancock Road just east of Jasper in the Cedar Grove community. It is described as red and black in color, a 16-ft box V-nose trailer made by Stealth. No tag was …
It’s BACK for 2025! The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025 and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio is proud to announce …
One person has died after an early morning house fire last week in Whiteside. Officials with the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department say they were dispatched to the 2000 block of TN-134 at approximately 12:48 AM CDT on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. The department sent two fire engines and a tanker along with 10 firefighters. Mutual …
Despite the extreme heat over the past three days, Marion County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputies have worked hard on the department’s gun range in preparation for the upcoming school term. They’ve been honing their skills with their new School Resource Deputy backpacks, equipped with a 300 blackout rifle and a medical kit. The Marion …
Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …
The Marion County Election Commission has announced a newly revamped MarionVotes.com. Expandable menus (super easy to find what you’re looking for). NEW election data, including recent results & turnout info. Handy links to voter registration, polling places, and even local events. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look. It’s an excellent …
The Annual Marion County Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. Tickets are now on sale, and a few VIP tables are still available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to secure a prime seat for one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s banquet will feature: Delicious catering by The Upper Bank Our always-popular Silent Auction The …
On Friday, just after 8 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a crash on I-24 East Mile Marker 164, with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, they discovered a car in the left fast lane that had hydroplaned going around a curve. In the process, the vehicle collected another vehicle in the right lane. Both vehicles …
