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Attention Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative members in the northern part of Bledsoe County and the southern portion of Cumberland County, Please be advised that SVEC will be performing a system upgrade on Wednesday, June 12th, weather permitting. This upgrade will necessitate a power outage affecting a section of the service area in the northern part …
There will be a public meeting on June 18, 2024, 6:00 CT/7:00ET at Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 172 Robin Dr. Chattanooga, Tenn. Topics for discussion will be Trees on Suck Creek Rd. and Safety, also Big Fork Rd. to Signal Mountain as an escape route when Suck Creek Rd. is closed. This will be …
On June 5, 2024, a federal grand jury in Knoxville returned a three-count indictment against James C. Thompson, 71, of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, for transporting minors with the intent to engage in sexual activity. Â Thompson appeared in court on Friday, June 7, 2024, before the Honorable United States Magistrate Judge Christopher H. Steger and entered …
A Sequatchie County substitute teacher that had worked less than a week has been indicted, accused of assaulting an elementary school student. Sarai Pierce, Director of Sequatchie County Schools, says they were made aware of the allegations against Thomas Aldean on May 3rd. After the accusations arose about Aldean assaulting a student on the campus …
Principal Dr. Heath Thacker of Jasper Middle School needs to clarify some information that was reported by one local media outlet. It was not Sequatchie Valley Now. Since Marion County Schools broke ground on the new Jasper Middle school in October of 2022 there have been only two scenarios for them moving into the new …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 134.3 to MM 142:Â Night work paving various spots on the Interstate. Work will begin 6/9/2024 starting 6pm -6am Work will begin 6/10/2024 6pm -6am Work will begin 6/11/2024 6pm -6am MARION COUNTY I-24 (US-64) rockfall mitigation westbound between MM 136.2 and MM 140.3:Â The contractor will be running …
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: During the early morning hours of May 29, 2024, Grundy County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash on Sherrell Rd in Pelham. While deputies were responding, information was relayed that the single white male occupant later identified as Ronnie Ledbetter became combative with on scene EMS personnel, …
A fugitive from justice in Sequatchie and Hamilton Counties was arrested early Thursday morning. Logan Delay was located by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip. Delay had several warrants out of Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties and was known for evading law enforcement on a motorcycle several times. Delay was taken into custody …
Jerry White and the Magic Box Theater are set to become a bright shining star in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Jerry’s inventive and creative approach to magic is nothing short of extraordinary. Each performance is a delightful blend of wonder and innovation, leaving audiences spellbound and yearning for more. The Magic Box Theater, with its enchanting …
Summer EBT offers nutrition benefits to children in need during months when school meals are not available. Tennessee children who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Families First (TANF), TennCare (Medicaid), or National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are automatically enrolled to receive Summer EBT. Tennessee parents can also apply for benefits based on …
