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The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for May 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/30/26 – 05/06/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. West bound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound …
On Wednesday, April 29,2026, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a lost hiker at Little Cedar Mtn Hiking trail. Thirteen men responded and search and rescue began the operation. After searching for over an hour, additional aide was called. Jasper Fire, and Marion County Rescue reported to the area. Citizen Billy Farrow took two firemen …
Andrew Dunn is a student as Jasper Middle School and has made it to the Quarter Finals in the nationwide America’s Favorite Student contest. If he wins, he could receive $20,000 toward his education, meet Bill Nye the Science Guy, and be featured in Reader’s Digest. Free votes alone help so much, and donations are …
The Marion County Election Commission has announced that they are relocating the public place for voters in the Shellmound voter precinct. Beginning with the county primary election on May 5, the new Shellmound voter precinct will be at 5510 Highway 41 in Jasper. This new site across from the silo by the storage facility will …
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
