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The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoints: Date: October 2, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: Hwy 283 @ Mile Marker 1 Date: October 16, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: SR Hwy 111 @ Van Buren County Line The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
Chattanooga Prep at Marion Co. –The River 104.9 stream Franklin Co. at South Pittsburg –The River 104.9 Pickett Co. at Grundy Co. Whitwell at Lookout Valley –The River 104.9 stream Sequatchie Co. at Cascade–Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe Co. at York Institute Ider, Al at North Sand Mountain Madison County, Al at North Jackson
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/16/2026 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 that …
The City of Pikeville is experiencing a significant drought and has implemented mandatory water restrictions for residents and businesses. The community relies on five wells for its daily water supply; however, one well is currently producing no water because of the drought. Mayor Philip Cagle estimates that the area needs approximately 3–4 inches of rainfall …
At 12:35pm on Sunday, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 111 southbound involving one vehicle with airbag deployment. Firemen worked alongside the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office and Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA on scene. Traffic returned to normal and the crew returned to the station around 1:30pm.
Renovation of the South Pittsburg Boat Dock is officially underway. Another project moving forward as the city continues investing in the community and improving the places that make South Pittsburg special. The city is looking forward to seeing the finished product and getting the dock back open for everyone to enjoy.
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.29 to LM 5.69: Flagger‑assisted lane closures on SR‑02 (US‑41 Hwy) between Bells Cove and West Main St. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow boards/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present now through 11/17/2026 from 9 am – 2 …
Here are the latest recordings of recent municipal meetings from across Marion County, along with ongoing video playlists for each local government we cover. If you don’t see a particular meeting posted yet, check back soon or visit our YouTube channel. New recordings are added as they become available. You can watch these meetings, browse …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work alongside Grundy County High School regarding reports and allegations involving a student possibly having a firearm. The Sheriff’s Office takes any concern involving school safety extremely serious. All reports of potential threats are thoroughly investigated, and the department will continue working closely with school administrationand law …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging all eligible Tennesseans to register to vote. The voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026, State and Federal General Election is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. The fastest way for eligible Tennesseans to register, update, or check their status is through the free GoVoteTN app, …
