On Monday evening, a large crowd attended the Bledsoe County commission meeting to support restoring public access to Bledsoe State Forest. Commissioner Ruth Sapp Burton noted over 100 attendees advocating for reversing restrictions. Josh Stewart shared that a petition with 1,000+ signatures calls on the Tennessee Division of Forestry to: Reopen ATV trails. Expand creek …
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Local Area School Calendars for 2026-2027 School Year
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know 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 …
Bledsoe Woman Charged with Animal Abuse facing More Charges
A woman already at the center of Bledsoe County’s sweeping animal‑hoarding investigation is now facing an additional criminal charge—this time involving the welfare of a person found inside her home. Newly obtained court records show Caroline Ruth Adkins has been charged not only with aggravated animal cruelty, but also with abuse of a vulnerable person. …
Area Students Attend Washington DC as Youth Tour Delegates
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 …
Gas Prices on the Rise Again
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Two Local School Systems Receive Grant Funding
The Tennessee Department of Education announced that more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) funds have been awarded to 58 school districts for the 2026-27 school year to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) statewide. Locally Sequatchie County Schools received $25,824.43 and Bledsoe County Schools $27,554.00 This year’s PRG grant award recipients submitted grant applications …
America 250: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across the Area
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Sequatchie Valley Conservatives Hosting Candidate Forum in Dunlap June 13
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …
UPDATE: Missing Marion County Teen Located Safe and Sound
UPDATE — 6/8/26 @ 11:44am: The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says a missing 16-year-old who was the subject of a public search has been located safe and sound. According to the sheriff’s department, the teen has been found and is safe. Authorities announced the update Monday and thanked the public for its assistance and concern …
Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Set for June 6
Tennesseans will once again have the opportunity to fish license-free across the state during the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6. The event, organized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, allows both residents and visitors of all ages to fish in Tennessee’s public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the …
