South Pittsburg at Sequatchie County. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap. You can also hear both broadcasts at www.theriver1049.com. Marion County at Whitwell. Hear either team’s broadcast at www.theriver1049.com Other area games: Bledsoe County at Oneida Grundy County at Lookout Valley Madison County, AL, at …
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Tennessee High School Football Poll for Sept. 2
After two weeks of play, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network have announced football rankings. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based …
New DARE Vehicle for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has introduced its new DARE vehicle. This fantastic addition is designed to spark conversations about the program and inspire curiosity. The department hopes it encourages everyone to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions that promote education—a huge thank you to everyone who supported this initiative. Let’s keep the dialogue …
Unemployment Rates Rise in Area Counties
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show that the school break and other seasonal changes in employment increased unemployment rates in most Tennessee counties in July. While the statewide rate is adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment, county rates are not. Unemployment rates increased from June to …
High School Football Recap
Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …
It’s Time for High School Football
Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …
Nominations Open Now for “Best in the Sequatchie Valley”
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 return of ‘The Best in …
You Must Dial All 10 Numbers to make Phone Calls
Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will need to dial …
Blast Back to School Blast This Saturday
Blast Back to School with Life Recovery Center, 300 Cornerstone Dr in Jasper, this Saturday, August 2, from Noon-4 p.m. Completely FREE Open to ALL school ages All children must be supervised- NO DROP OFFS Kids must be present to receive hygiene & clothing Haircuts Clothing & Shoes Hygiene Packs A bounce house and outdoor …
Local School Calendars for 2025-2026 school year
July has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just look …



