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Unlike the statewide rate, county rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment. Unemployment rates increased from May to June in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Maury County was the lone exception; its rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point. Eighty-four counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 …
Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. Early voting began on Friday and after 5 days of casting ballots. After …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
One year ago, Ja’Mychal Buckner was preparing to play his senior year of high school football for the South Pittsburg High Pirates. Now, Buckner is facing a serious arrest at the Marion County Jail. The 18 year-old was charged with rape on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Buckner, who played running back for South Pittsburg High …
Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
BARNES, SAMUEL I Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 07/04/2026 04:29 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: M. WALLACE Release Date: 07/04/2026 09:27 AM Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1000 CHESTNUT, CHRISTOPHER L Age: 36 Class: …
The Town of Jasper celebrated America’s 250th birthday with four-day community celebration July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. The festivities began Wednesday, July 1, with a Community Church Service. On Friday, the community gathered for a patriotic parade at 7:30 p.m., featuring local participants, decorated entries. The …
