Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
On Friday March 27, 2026, 5:17 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival firemen discovered the vehicle had crashed into a concrete barrier. The driver was pinned by the steering wheel. The extrication tools were immediately deployed. The driver was swiftly and carefully removed from the vehicle. …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4:Â Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
 AVINU, ARAEL E Age: 39 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/24/2026 10:14 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: N SMITH Release Date: 03/25/2026 10:55 AM  Charge Bond RESISTING STOP, ARREST 3500  DOUGLAS, MARK A Age: …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced 56 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration thresholds. Initiated in 2021, the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards focus on increasing voter registration in Tennessee among students who will be 18 or older on or before …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to debut its new family-friendly roller coaster, “Lookout Safari,” in 2026. According to park officials, this fresh addition promises exciting speed and twists suitable for all ages. The ride will have a 656-foot track, offer two laps, and reach speeds of up to 21 mph. Guests will board a …
Last Thursday, March 19, 2026, Sequatchie Valley Now reported about a body being found in Monteagle. We asked today on March 26 for an update from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Here is what we received. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents responded to the 700 block …
 AVINU, ARAEL E Age: 39 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 03/24/2026 10:14 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: N SMITH Release Date: 03/25/2026 10:55 AM  Charge Bond RESISTING STOP, ARREST 3500  COPPINGER, DAVID C Age: …
On Tuesday afternoon around 4:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue reported to a water recovery near Gray Bluffs. A hiker with two dogs had fallen 100 feet into the water and rescuers were launched for retrieval. Rescuers quickly located the person and animals and transferred them to Marion County Park where the man was checked out …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for March 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
