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A devastating fire at a motel in Monteagle has left nearly 40 residents displaced and uncertain about their future. The fire started around 10 on Thursday night at the Mountain Inn. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames in the eastern part of the structure and throughout the entire roof. Residents evacuated safely, with no …
Tis the season for Shopping! Unfortunately, it is also the season for fraud and scams. Citizens Tri-County Bank warns its customers and others to PLEASE DO NOT Respond to or interact with unsolicited e-mail, text, or phone messages that ask you to click a link or provide personal information. When in doubt, call your bank …
The TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state football championship games for two local teams are set to begin. South Pittsburg plays MASE at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, and Marion County battles Milan on Saturday with kickoff at 2 p.m. CT. If you can’t attend the games, The River 104.9 will provide live play-by-play of both contests. …
A new phishing scam is targeting iPhone users in Marion County and possibly other areas. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says if you receive a text message like the one shown in the image at SvalleyNews.com, DO NOT click on the link to “unlock your account.” This could give scammers access to all your personal …
New Beginnings Church is asking for the public’s help with the Town of Jasper Christmas Parade on December 14. You can help manage the floats in the parade. They need 20 people stationed around the square to ensure children don’t get in front of the floats. If you would like to help, please get in …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
On Tuesday night, South Pittsburg experienced a troubling spike in motor vehicle burglaries, including a stolen car. As we enter this season, thefts often rise, with thieves targeting valuables like guns, cash, and Christmas gifts. To protect yourself and your belongings, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department asks you to please remember: **Don’t leave items in …
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) has announced local recipients of the Tennessee Historic Development Grants. This program provides $6.1 million to renovate and preserve historic buildings statewide. The Bledsoe County Government will receive $460,894 to rehabilitate the Bledsoe County Courthouse in Pikeville.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will vote on an increase in the price of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as boat registration fees, at its final 2024 meeting to be held Thursday and Friday in Memphis (Dec. 5-6) at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters. Committee meetings begin Thursday, Dec. 5, at 1 …
A Whitwell man, identified as 45-year-old Eric Corliss, has been arrested following two indictments on child abuse and neglect charges issued by a Hamilton County grand jury. Details of the Indictments The first indictment, dated May 2024, charges Corliss with one count of aggravated child abuse. According to the indictment, he is accused of “inflicting …
