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Marion County Arrest Report for July 5, 2026
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: …
Tennessee DHS Worker Charged for Using Deceased Woman’s EBT Card in Marion County
A woman identified in a police report as a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee is charged with identity theft after investigators say she used a deceased woman’s EBT benefits in Marion County. Authorities are working to confirm the employment status of Carla Louise Collins. Kimball Police say Collins manually entered the late victim’s EBT …
America 250: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across the Area
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Nickajack Amateur Radio Club to Host ARRL Field Day, Parks on the Air Event at Foster Falls
Residents interested in emergency communications, technology, outdoor recreation, or amateur radio will have an opportunity to see radio operators in action during a special ARRL Field Day event later this month at Foster Falls. The Nickajack Amateur Radio Club (NARC) and the Southern Plateau Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) will host the public event on Saturday, …
Lane Closures Planned This Week on I-24’s Tennessee River Bridge in Marion County
HALETOWN, Tenn. — Drivers traveling through Marion County this week should expect daytime lane closures on Interstate 24 as crews conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge over the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin a five-day inspection of the bridge on Monday, June 22. …
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — June 18, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and childcare inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties for inspections conducted through June 12, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score reported in Marion County was a 92 and the …
Jasper Highlands Fire Department Joins Tri-State Mutual Aid Association
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 …
Marion County Highway Department Marks Major Milestone with 70 Roads Paved in Three Years
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 …
Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon
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 …
