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.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Greenback, Loudon County, in East Tennessee this morning at 8:04 a.m. Residents in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Georgia, and the Carolinas felt the tremor, as did residents in the Sequatchie Valley. Initially recorded as 3.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey upgraded it to 4.1. No injuries or significant damage were reported. Over …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3, leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and use …
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close for a planned remodel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodel, citizens can visit nearby Driver Services Centers, County Clerk partners, utilize Self-Service Kiosks, or access online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Teenagers between 15 and 17 years of age …
Some school officials in Tennessee aim to raise awareness about a concerning social media trend that has been circulating, affecting schools nationwide. Some students have been observed attempting to damage their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting objects, such as pencil lead or paper clips, into the charging ports. This reckless act can cause the devices to …
The Caverns Sessions, now entering its 14th season, stands as one of public television’s longest-running and most distinctive music series. Filmed live underground at The Caverns in the Grundy County, TN, town of Pelham, this season will feature tapings spread across several months, offering fans more opportunities to witness the unique energy of a live performance …
At 8:10 Tuesday night, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire on the side of Lewis Chapel Mountain near the overlook on Hwy 111. A brush pile from cleanups at the overlook was on fire and reported to Sequatchie E911. Firefighters determined that the fire was approximately 50 feet by 50 feet …
North Alabama Electric Cooperative, along with TVA, will conduct a planned power outage (weather permitting) for members served by the Bridgeport, Alabama, substation. Crews will perform maintenance and upgrade equipment. The outage will begin on Thursday night at 10:00 PM and is expected to last approximately 4 hours. They apologize for any inconvenience. For questions …
Tennessee American Water announces that its 2024 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com. Tennessee American Water consistently meets or exceeds water quality standards. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing conducted on water, list the levels of any substances …
The American Red Cross uses Trauma Awareness Month in May to prepare for emergencies before summer gets into full swing for area donors. The Red Cross is asking people to schedule their May donation appointment before year-end school ceremonies, sporting events, and celebrations fill their days, as patients will still need blood. Emergencies can happen …
