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Tennessee’s sales tax holiday comes around each year before the start of the school year. This year, it’s happening July 31-August 2. Tax-Free Weekend will begin at 12:01 am on Friday, July 31; it will end at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026. All clothing, school supplies and computer purchases during this time will …
As the school year begins, Grundy County Schools will not serve lettuce or tomatoes in August due to the Cyclospora outbreak affecting 45 states. The CDC reports Cyclospora is linked to contaminated food or water and can cause prolonged diarrhea if untreated. Cases have been confirmed nearby but not yet in Grundy County. Parents welcome …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 161.5 to MM 162.5:Â There will be a shoulder closure 08/03/2026 through 08/04/2026 from 6 AM to 5 PM to clean up trees on the right-of-way. MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28:Â The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/29/2026. 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 page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence …
A Marion County judge has granted bond to former South Pittsburg High School football player Ja’Mychal Buckner, who is charged with raping a 16‑year‑old girl. Buckner will be released under strict conditions, including wearing an ankle monitor and avoiding all contact with the teen and her family. He is due back in court on Aug. …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/29/2026. 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 or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
The Marion County School Board has opted to postpone its decision regarding proposed increases to high school sports ticket prices following considerable feedback from parents and community members in response to a Facebook announcement. The post disclosed that varsity football tickets were set to be priced at $10 for both adults and students, encompassing kindergarten …
This week, Marion County School District representatives had the pleasure of touring the Leidos Advanced Training Complex and see the machines Drake State in Huntsville, Al will be donating for future student use. “As a rural school district, we’re always needing resource, partners, and different things of that nature. And I think we’ve just established …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Republican gubernatorial candidate John Rose is scheduled to visit Sequatchie County this week as part of his statewide campaign. The Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce announced that Rose will make a stop during his “Tennessee True Tailgate Tour” on Friday, July 31, at 2:30 p.m. CDT at the Citizens Tri-County Bank Training …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County High School educator Kelly McElhiney has earned statewide recognition after being named the Southeast Region finalist for the 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists on July 22, recognizing outstanding educators from across the state who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom …
