The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is sponsoring a Kindness Award as an anti-bullying campaign. The Sheriff’s Department will be offering a $50 gift card per school. Each teacher will submit one student of their choice to the school’s SRO, and then the SRO will make the final decision for each school. Don’t let someone sit …
There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants. Several area public school cafeterias were inspected, all of them scoring a perfect 100… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. …
The River Rescue was founded over thirty years ago by a group of environmentalists who decided enough was enough. Motivated by the trash lining the Tennessee River, they started a grassroots effort to make a difference in the Scenic City. Hundreds of volunteers a year across five counties help by donning gloves and litter-grabbers to …
The City of South Pittsburg will be hosting a trunk or treat on Halloween night from 6 until 8:00 PM. The event will take place on Cedar Ave, between 4th and 5th streets. Please call City Hall to reserve a spot at 423-837-5012. There will be candy, games, and inflatables. There will be cash prizes …
Champion Recovery Community began in 2010 in the Marion County Jail, filling a desperate need to reach women in crisis. They have expanded their reach far and wide in 12 years. This nonprofit organization has expanded its outreach to include women currently incarcerated and those not with the free recovery program. Champion Recovery Community provides …
Stacy Annette Crawford of Whitwell, TN went missing on July 21, 2022, and Sequatchie Valley Now has chosen to rerelease the information to the public. Stacy is a white female, age 44, 5’4″, 130 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. Based on an analysis of all evidence, Stacy apparently went missing around 9:00 p.m. …
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Monday that it has invested more than $1.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C. In Tennessee, the Tennessee Short Line Railroads Bridge Bundle Project will put more than $23.7 million to …
Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Moore County had Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rate in August. At 2.4%, its statistic dropped 0.3 of a percentage point from July’s rate of 2.7%. Marion County fell from 4.7% to …
Great news for someone who played the Powerball game on Saturday. A South Pittsburg, TN player matched four of five white balls plus the Powerball and won $50,000! Congratulations!
Tilton Pickett threw for 114 yards and three touchdowns as the Marion County Warriors (6-0), ranked No. 5 in Class 2A, defeated Brainerd 30-12 in Chattanooga on Friday. Sophomore Ashton Martin had three tackles for loss and two sacks for the Warriors on defense. Marion County will host Tyner Academy on Friday. Listen to the …
