The State Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the body recovered deep in the woods in the Flat Mountain Rd area of Fredonia Mountain on Saturday, 6-27-26, is that of Morgan Davis, reported missing on Friday, 6-26-26. The cause and manner of death have not been determined. The sheriff’s office continues the investigation along with …
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts most travelers will drive to …
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again taking part in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round campaign that focuses on boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement. ODW increases attention and enforcement efforts each year during the July 4th holiday, which this year falls on July 3-5 (Friday through Sunday). Boaters can expect …
Tennessee is among the 10 states where drivers are most often hit at train crossings, with 61 crashes recorded in the latest preliminary annual figures. The state ranked 10th in the US for highway-rail grade crossing collisions, with 5 deaths and 33 injuries linked to those crashes in 2025. Analysis by data experts at playcasino.com compared state-level …
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Tennessee students continued to make academic gains during the 2025-26 school year, posting higher proficiency rates in English language arts, mathematics and social studies, according to newly released Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results from the Tennessee Department of Education. Statewide, English language arts proficiency increased from 40.7 percent in 2025 to 42.3 percent in …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — City leaders have officially signed a construction contract for a new recreation center that will serve residents of South Pittsburg and provide office space for Volunteer Behavioral Health. According to the City of South Pittsburg, Mayor Shawn Henson and City Administrator Michael Hudson recently met with representatives from Wilder Construction to …
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GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — Eligible Grundy County Schools employees will soon receive $2,000 bonus payments after months of controversy surrounding the state-funded incentive program. Grundy County Schools announced that bonus checks will be distributed to eligible employees after the Grundy County Commission approved the necessary budget amendments during its June 22 meeting, clearing the way …
