The 6’2″ senior South Pittsburg Pirate WR/TE will take his talents up I-24 to Chattanooga and play for the Mocs.
Category: South Pittsburg
‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert issued for area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) along with the the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued an Air Quality Alert for Marion, Sequatchie, Hamilton, and Bradley Counties in Tennessee along with Dade, Catoosa, and Walker in North Georgia for Monday, July 17th. The ‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert is for particulate matter (meaning …
THP Hiring State Troopers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
WEPG and WSDQ officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as new, local online newspaper; Lucky Knott named as News Director
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG and WSDQ radio (The River 104.9 FM in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 FM in Sequatchie County) officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as a new local online newspaper; naming one of the Southeast’s most experienced and recognized broadcasters, play-by-play sportscasters and journalists, Lucky Knott, …
High School Football Jamboree dates and games set
Dates and games for the annual High School Jamboree at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium have been announced. This year’s event will feature twenty-one teams from across the region including teams from Marion, Hamilton, and Bradley counties, as well as Ringgold High School from Catoosa County, Georgia. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor for the …
Local School Calendars for Back-to-School time
With the passing of July 4th, summer has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the day 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 …
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2022 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: Reported incidents of Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping …
Arrest made in Battle Creek Road theft
Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department say a suspect has been identified and a crime solved related to a recent theft in Marion County. According to the department, the arrest stems from advice and tips provided to their investigators that assisted in identifying the person wanted in connection with a recent theft that happened …
Multiple BUI arrests in Tennessee over 4th of July holiday
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers arrested 31 people across the state for Boating Under the Influence (BUI) over the 4th of July Holiday period (Friday – Tuesday). TWRA Lt. Col. Matt Majors said at least four of those arrests were made on Chickamauga or Nickajack Lakes, near Chattanooga. Those individuals will be prosecuted under a …
