Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
MARION COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions from MM 166.6 to MM 160.0:Â Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock between TVA Road and Slygo Rd. Eastbound LM 160.0 nearest EXIT 161 and Westbound LM 166.6 nearest EXIT 167. Message boards, signage and law enforcement vehicles will be present. Motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment, reduce …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
According to court records in Marion County 18 year-old JaMychal Buckner allegedly raped a teenage female just before midnight on June 28. The alleged assault took place at female’s home. The arrest report that charged Bucker with rape, also says that the victim did not consent. Buckner, who played football for South Pittsburg before graduating in …
 DELGADO-BELLO, DANIEL Age: 43 Class: Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 07/09/2026 05:58 PM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: MCSD RODERICK Release Date: 07/11/2026 06:42 AM  Charge Bond DRIVING W/O LICENSE 500  FUGET, BRIAN K Age: 35 …
One year ago, Ja’Mychal Buckner was preparing to play his senior year of high school football for the South Pittsburg High Pirates. Now, Buckner is facing a serious arrest at the Marion County Jail. The 18 year-old was charged with rape on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Buckner, who played running back for South Pittsburg High …
Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28:Â The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. The work will be performed from Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM each night. Single-lane closures will be set up, leaving one …
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
