I’m reminded of other reckless products and activities from my childhood. Basically, we lived a daredevil lifestyle. How did we survive? Whenever I bring this up to a fellow baby boomer, two words come up: “Lawn darts.” Followed by, “Who thought it was a good idea to toss metal-tipped darts fitted with plastic fins into …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has once again compiled 10 outstanding prize packages for its annual Wildlife Conservation Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle fund important conservation projects such as public land acquisition and habitat management. Returning is a $50,000 voucher which can be applied to a new vehicle from any Mid-South Ford …
A reader commented on a recent column I had written about music. “Dude, you are living in the past!” I couldn’t agree more. I’m old enough to remember when we Baby Boomers were young and hip. I long for the days when life was simpler, in so many ways. Remember when our government leaders, most …
If you have an abundance of squash or zucchini this summer — consider yourself fortunate! I’m several years deep in gardening myself, but haven’t had much luck this season possibly due to the onslaught of rain and then heat; however, my ‘Tommy toe’ and Cherokee Purple tomatoes have been plentiful this year and so have …
It’s BACK for 2025! The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025 and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio is proud to announce …
The Caverns has been named Theater of the Year by the Academy of Country Music as part of the 60th ACM Industry Awards. This marks the first time the iconic underground venue has been nominated for an ACM Award — and its first win. The ACM Industry Awards recognize venues and talent buyers/promoters who have …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TWFC) unanimously passed a pair of wildlife proclamations and a boating safety exams permanent rule during a Friday (July 11) meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building. The actions repeal and replace certain license-related provisions in the proclamations passed by the …
The Town of Jasper Parks and Recreation is accepting sign-ups for 2025 Flag Football and Fall Ball. Sign-ups for Flag Football goes through July 31st, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Games will be held on Saturdays, with practice beginning the first full week of August. The registration fee is $50. You …
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
After heavy rain and flooding shut down Manchester’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last weekend, organizers say they are now providing 100% refunds, rather than the previously offered 75%. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much,” say festival organizers in a Facebook post. “At this time, …
