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JASPER, Tenn. — The American Red Cross is hosting a free disaster preparedness class later this month to help Marion County residents get ready for emergencies. The “Be Red Cross Ready” training will be held on Friday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Life Recovery Center in Jasper at 300 Cornerstone Drive. The class …
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 …
JASPER, Tenn. — The Jasper Highlands Fire Department has been accepted as a member of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association (TSMA), a move department leaders say will strengthen emergency response capabilities and enhance regional cooperation during large-scale incidents. In an announcement released Thursday, the department said membership in the association connects Jasper Highlands firefighters with …
JASPER, Tenn. — Two Marion County women are facing felony charges after authorities accused them of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a victim through unauthorized use of financial accounts, credit cards, and checks. According to court records, Veronica Jones and Crystal Crum were arrested following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation dating back …
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Marion County Highway Department has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to improve county infrastructure, completing paving work on its 70th road in just three years. Marion County Highway Superintendent Cory Pickett announced the achievement this week following the completion of paving work on Kilgore Goforth Road and …
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education and school district is continuing its search for educators, support staff, transportation personnel, and coaches as preparations continue for the upcoming school year. According to the Marion County Board of Education’s latest employment listing, openings are available across elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout the …
JASPER, Tenn. — The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the town’s new fiscal year budget, selected a new building inspector, and received updates on several major projects during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting began with a public hearing on Ordinance 453, the 2025-2026 budget amendment, followed by a …
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — Former Marion County General Sessions Judge Clifford Layne, who served the county for more than three decades, has died. Judge Layne passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was 94. Layne was a Jasper native and graduated from Marion County High School in 1949. He later served in the U.S. …
