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Eight students from the Interact Club at South Pittsburg High School recently volunteered their time to complete a landscaping and beautification project at the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department fire station. The project took place May 9 following recent repainting efforts at the station. According to organizers, the students arrived early on a Saturday …
Tennessee has already recorded nine boating-related deaths in 2026, putting the state ahead of last year’s pace as officials prepare for the busy summer boating season. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the number of fatalities this year has increased from five deaths reported during the same period in 2025. Officials say the rise …
Longtime broadcaster and Tennessee Valley Broadcasting owner Travis Hickman has been selected as an inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Career Class of 2026, recognizing more than four decades of dedication to local radio and broadcasting across the Tennessee Valley region. Hickman received the surprise announcement Monday morning during WEPG’s longtime “Swap & …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will participate in the annual National Safe Boating Week, reminding all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the …
South Pittsburg native Presley Powers has been crowned Miss Tennessee for America 2026, earning the statewide title during the Miss Tennessee for America Strong pageant held in April. Powers, a pharmacist from South Pittsburg, will now spend the next year representing Tennessee at appearances and events across the state while preparing to compete on the …
The City of South Pittsburg will celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer with the upcoming Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant. The patriotic-themed pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST at the Princess Theatre. Organizers say the event is open to boys and girls ages 2 through 18 who live in …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for May 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
