A semi-truck overturned on Highway 28 (TN-28)Â between Whitwell and Dunlap on Wednesday morning, temporarily closing the roadway near the intersection of Press Pickett Road in the Daus community of Sequatchie County. According to reports from the scene, the truck rolled onto its side along the southbound lane at approximately 11:23 a.m. Emergency responders were …
Category: TOP NEWS
Top News is the latest breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.
Amazon Plans New Chattanooga-Area Delivery Station; Jobs Could Be Closer Commute for Sequatchie Valley Workers
Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …
Marion County School Board Sets Special Called Meeting, July Meeting
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education has scheduled two upcoming meetings, including a special called session later this month and its regular July board meeting. The school board will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, June 25, at noon. The primary purpose of the meeting is to approve end-of-fiscal-year expenditures. The …
Sequatchie-Dunlap Chamber Seeking Items for New Time Capsule to Be Opened in 2076
DUNLAP, Tenn. — As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, local leaders are looking ahead to the nation’s 300th anniversary by creating a new community time capsule that will preserve a snapshot of life in Sequatchie County for the next 50 years. The Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, businesses, schools, churches, …
Holcomb Wins Republican Runoff for Jackson County, AL Sheriff
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Holcomb has won the Republican runoff election for Jackson County sheriff, defeating Chief Deputy Eric Woodall and securing the party’s nomination for the county’s top law enforcement position. Unofficial election results show Holcomb received 62.3 percent of the vote, while Woodall garnered 37.7 percent. The race …
Area Gas Prices Drop 12 Cents Over the Past Week
Drivers across the Chattanooga area are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward. According to the latest survey from GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in the Chattanooga area have fallen nearly 12 cents per gallon over the past week. The average price for regular unleaded fuel now stands at approximately …
American Red Cross Hosting Preparedness Class in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. — The American Red Cross is hosting a free disaster preparedness class later this month to help Marion County residents get ready for emergencies. The “Be Red Cross Ready” training will be held on Friday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Life Recovery Center in Jasper at 300 Cornerstone Drive. The class …
MarionVibe Launches Online Directory to Connect Residents With Local Businesses and Services
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — A new online business directory aimed at helping residents and newcomers find local businesses, organizations, churches, and services has launched in Marion County. MarionVibe.com, created by resident Jeff Cobb, serves as a centralized directory for businesses and community resources throughout Marion County. The website is designed to make it easier for …
‘Give A Kid A Chance’ Event to Provide School Supplies for Sequatchie County Students
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Organizers are once again preparing to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need through the annual ‘Give A Kid A Chance’ community event in Sequatchie County. The event, organized by the Sequatchie County Health Council, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. until …



