The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 4 on Monday. 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 on …
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High School Football Recap for Games played on September 11 & 12
Marion County Warriors beat Sequatchie County 16-0, with Quincy Mills adding two interceptions for a season total of five. Mills returned one interception 33 yards for a touchdown, helping hold Sequatchie to just 155 total yards after they had previously averaged over 200 passing yards per game. Class 2A’s Marion County (4-0) hosts Chattanooga Prep …
Select Area County Residents and Businesses can Apply for Flood Disaster Loans
Residents and businesses in several Tennessee counties impacted by the August 12 flooding can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. On August 29, the U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. Small businesses and private nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair …
Teachers can Apply Now for SVEC Grants
ATTENTION TEACHERS: It is that time of year again! The 2025-2026 Bright Ideas Education Grant application is OPEN NOW until Monday, September 30, for all Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative area educators. SVEC is once again pledging $10,000 to our area educators to fund creative, hands-on classroom projects. Tell them about your fun ideas, and your …
Tennessee High School Football Poll for September 9
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 3 on Monday. 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 on …
Stay Alert for Road Construction in the Area
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) TDOT Contractor westbound from LM 7.2 to LM 7.4:Â During daylight hours on 09/15/25 and 09/16/25, TDOT contractors will close the westbound lane and maintain a single flagging-controlled lane in both directions through the work zone. GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 from Montgomery Street to Des Church Road resurfacing:Â The contractor will close one lane …
High School Football Report for Games Played on September 5
Following a loss in its season opener, South Pittsburg adjusted during the week and won 40-6 over Sequatchie County on Friday in a game between state-ranked teams. After trailing early, South Pittsburg, ranked No. 2 in TSSAA Class 1A, scored on its first three drives and maintained control against Class 3A’s second-ranked Sequatchie County in …
Local Friday Night Football
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 …
South Pittsburg Woman Convicted of TennCare Fraud
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced the conviction of Brittany Hicks of South Pittsburg for one count of TennCare Fraud. She failed to disclose to TennCare that she was married and that her husband was gainfully employed. Had she properly reported this information, she would not have been eligible to receive benefits. Ms. Hicks’s …
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 …
