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.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has received reports about multiple scams, and unfortunately, they can’t keep up with all of them. If you receive a text message or email asking you to click on a link, DO NOT do it! If you receive a phone call from a number you don’t recognize, DO NOT ANSWER! …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, while off-duty, responded …
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
Firemen have battled a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. The fire was nearing 100% contained on Monday late afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started …
On Saturday afternoon, Monteagle Fire & Rescue responded to a crash with injuries and a potential car fire on Interstate 24 eastbound, just past the second runaway truck ramp. Upon arrival, emergency responders noticed a small fire in the engine compartment. This was extinguished. Everyone was out of the vehicle upon arrival, but multiple people …
A Tennessee bill that would make it easier for industry experts to become public school teachers has garnered bipartisan support. Still, some educators argue that the state needs to do more to address the growing teacher shortage. The proposed legislation would establish a limited occupational teacher licensure program, enabling industry experts to teach public school …
Crews are continuing to battle a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started by someone burning leaves at the base of …
On Sunday afternoon, authorities in Sequatchie County reported they were fighting a large fire on Daus Mountain. Fire crews responding: Dunlap Southend West Valley Luminary Crossroads Fredonia Mountain Altamont Palmer Pikeville Whitwell Whitwell Mountain Lusk The Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Bluff View area and the Fredonia Mountain Nature Resort. …
Sunday morning, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains in a wooded area of Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area inside the South Cumberland State Park. The remains have been positively identified as those of Tyler Curtis, a resident of Tracy City who was reported missing in late February. This remains an active investigation. While foul …
At 3:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 (Rankin Avenue) near Seminole Drive. Firefighters arrived and found the vehicle occupied by a driver and passenger. Both were extricated from the car. Dunlap Fire reports that the unnamed driver did not survive the …
