Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op has some information to share with its members. Improvements include a fresh look for your bill, access to SmartHub for managing your account, the option to receive additional alerts, and more. As part of these enhancements, some members will notice an adjustment to their Electric Bill “Due Date”—starting with bills due …
Category: Jasper
Rent Prices on the Rise in the Valley
While the U.S. economy looks strong in many ways—with low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market—many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs. The inflation rate has come down from its peak in mid-2022, but the effects of several years of record price increases still linger, leaving households struggling to make ends …
Missing Teenager from Marion County
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is requesting assistance locating a missing teenager. Emma Bolton is a 17-year-old white female with black hair (dyed) and brown eyes. She has 2 nose piercings. Her family woke up on Sunday morning to find her missing. If you have any information, please call Marion County dispatch at 423-942-2525.
TDOT Ready for Winter Weather in Southeast Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
Jasper Highlands and Jasper Fire Departments Respond to Home Fire
At midnight, as the New Year rang in, the JHFD and JFD responded to a fire that originated from a fireplace at a home on River Bluffs Drive. Upon arrival, they observed smoke coming from the eaves. They confirmed that everyone was safely out of the home and began extinguishing the fire. The heat from …
Local County Unemployment Rates for November
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Bledsoe County rose from 5.1% to 5.4. Grundy County dropped from …
Santa Train Huge Success in Marion County
After a busy two days, the Marion County Santa Train was deemed a great success. Santa saw many happy, smiling faces. So many people helped make this day possible. The generosity of our communities was overwhelming. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Toys for Tots, and The Forgotten Child’s Fund for organizing so children …
Town of Jasper Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule
With both Christmas and New Year’s Day falling mid-week in the coming two weeks, the Town of Jasper has announced the following holiday schedule for garbage pickup: WEEK OF CHRISTMAS Monday garbage route will remain as-is on the regular schedule — Monday, Dec. 23rd. Tuesday and Wednesday garbage route will be picked-up on Thursday, December …
Tennessee American Water Celebrates 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. Tennessee American Water serves a portion of our radio listening area and is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has …