Christopher “Brian” Janeway of Marion County has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for providing methamphetamine that led to a fatal overdose. He admitted guilt for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and reckless homicide. Authorities tracked the overdose back to Janeway during their investigation, leading to his arrest for possessing meth. Additional drug charges were …
A group of Grundy Countians have achieved their dream after years of work: the county now has Tennessee’s largest ADA inclusive park located in Coalmont. Mountain Play Outside Park that opened last Friday, features custom ADA compliant equipment, including zip lines with secure seats, padded turf, wheelchair-accessible swings, shaded slides, a toddler area, and a …
According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gas in Tennessee rose 13 cents in the past week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.49 which is 14 cents less expensive than one month ago but 69 cents more expensive than one year ago. In Marion County the average gas price was $3.42 per gallon …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is taking place this week in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina to combat speeding. Law enforcement will focus on excessive speeders to prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to a 2020 Tennessee Highway Patrol study, speeding-related crashes are four times more likely to be fatal. The operation started Monday …
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 …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. The work will be performed from Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM each night. Single-lane closures will be set up, leaving one …
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
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 …
An overturned tractor trailer reduced traffic on I-24 west in Grundy County on Monday evening. TDOT reported that all lanes on the westbound side were blocked near Monteagle. The semi-truck took a curve too fast and lost control and injured the two people inside. THP is investigating.
