Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for July 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel. Video Courtesy Jarrett Goodman
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MobileMOC the Free Mobile Health Clinic is Coming Our Way
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …
Victims that Received Nails or Roofing Tacks in Your Vehicle’s Tires while Traveling in Marion County the Sheriff’s Department wants to Speak to You
Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …
New Website for Marion County Elections
The Marion County Election Commission has announced a newly revamped MarionVotes.com. Expandable menus (super easy to find what you’re looking for). NEW election data, including recent results & turnout info. Handy links to voter registration, polling places, and even local events. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look. It’s an excellent …
Marion County Chamber Banquet set for August
The Annual Marion County Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. Tickets are now on sale, and a few VIP tables are still available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to secure a prime seat for one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s banquet will feature: Delicious catering by The Upper Bank Our always-popular Silent Auction The …
Truck Fire inside Jasper Highlands on Monday
On Monday at 10:32 a.m., the Jasper Highlands Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Jasper Highlands Boulevard, between the pedestrian bridge and the entry gate. Firefighters found the front end of a pick-up truck in flames. Their team worked and the fire was quickly extinguished. The driver escaped the vehicle safely, but the …
Tennessee’s Best-Looking Cruiser Award Competition is Ongoing
This year, as part of the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Challenge, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office will offer “Tennessee’s Best-Looking Cruiser Award” to recognize the law enforcement agency with the coolest cruiser photo. All law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are eligible to participate. See below to review the rules. The deadline to vote is Friday, June 20, by 4:00 …
Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert “Gene” Hargis, age 54, served as the Sex …
Critter Knocks Out Power
A widespread power outage took place in the Jasper area on Friday morning. The outage was traced back to an unlikely culprit. Security footage captured the moment a small critter triggered a fault inside the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative substation in Jasper. It caused significant damage and knocked out power to a large portion of …
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony held in Jasper
Memorial Day serves as an occasion to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Jasper VFW Post 6362 and its Auxiliary, was held Monday morning at the Marion County Courthouse Square. Following intense storms that passed through the area on Sunday, crews …
