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.
Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …
Sequatchie Valley Now learned Tuesday afternoon about the passing of Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., Circuit Court Judge for Tennessee’s 12th Judicial District, who died on August 3, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at home. 12th Judicial District covers Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, …
Later this month, high school football teams from Tennessee and northwest Georgia will return to Finley Stadium with a new format for fans to experience. The preseason football showcase, taking place from August 13th to 15th, will include 12 teams getting ready for the upcoming season. For the first time in 27 years, the event …
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has joined community health centers across the state in celebrating National Health Center Week, now through this Saturday. The program recognizes the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. This year’s national theme, Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most, celebrates how community health centers develop innovative …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn up to $4,200 for providing a dove field for public hunting. These fields must be available for a minimum of three priority hunt …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/2/2026. 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 …
Friday night, deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Cyric Hall of Florida. During the investigation, deputies located: 32.85 grams of suspected powder fentanyl 120.42 grams of suspected cocaine 35 suspected MDMA (ecstasy) pills 30 suspected amphetamine pills 59.66 grams of suspected marijuana Hall …
Early voting in Tennessee wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 1. Registered voters that did not cast their ballot during Early Voting have one more chance, Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or …
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 …
