Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Experts at the U-T Extension office in Knoxville say this is going to be a more expensive Thanksgiving in Tennessee for those shopping and preparing meals. Despite national trends, they say the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner is up this year in our state 10.5%. The Extension office team says their list of groceries …
Crews with TDOT recently removed compromised rock along I-24 West near mile marker 137 (near Monteagle) after a rockfall occurred in that area on November 4, 2025. In the “after” photo, you’ll see a much more distinct overhang in the rock where the unstable rock was hammered away below it. A bulldozer then shaped the …
Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for …
A former resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years of imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, on his conviction of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. Senior United States …
Update – 8:30 AM CST 11/19/25: Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips says no one was seriously injured in an early morning crash on Wednesday involving a log truck on Highway 111 Southbound near the Sequatchie-Hamilton County line. The accident occurred around 5:00 AM CST and forced the highway to be completely closed to traffic for …
At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Marion County. Preliminary information indicates that around 8:45 PM, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a homicide at a residence off Dandy Road on Signal Mountain. Michael Huckabee, …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
Marion County 35, South Greene 0:Â The Warriors scored two TDs on defense and three more on offense. Brayden Pickett returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, and Mason Mays scooped up a fumble and took it 29 yards to the end zone. Mays added another touchdown rushing. Third-ranked Marion will host fifth-ranked Gordonsville (12-0) …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsbug’s City Meeting for November 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Monday, November 17th, at 3:00 p.m., will be the final day to enroll families in the Annual Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. **Requirements for Enrollment: – You and your child(ren) must be citizens of Marion County. – Valid proof of identification is required. – Please provide proof of income. – Families who …
