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JASPER, Tenn. — The American Red Cross is hosting a free disaster preparedness class later this month to help Marion County residents get ready for emergencies. The “Be Red Cross Ready” training will be held on Friday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Life Recovery Center in Jasper at 300 Cornerstone Drive. The class …
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — A new online business directory aimed at helping residents and newcomers find local businesses, organizations, churches, and services has launched in Marion County. MarionVibe.com, created by resident Jeff Cobb, serves as a centralized directory for businesses and community resources throughout Marion County. The website is designed to make it easier for …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Organizers are once again preparing to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need through the annual ‘Give A Kid A Chance’ community event in Sequatchie County. The event, organized by the Sequatchie County Health Council, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. until …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks during its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Tower Stage …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A call regarding an unwanted person at a Scottsboro residence led to the arrest of a 42-year-old woman on drug charges Sunday morning, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers responded to a residence on Lisa Lane at approximately 6:59 a.m. on June 14 after receiving a report that an …
Families looking for an affordable way to beat the summer heat will have several opportunities to enjoy family-friendly films on the big screen this summer as the historic Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg launches its Summer Staycation Movie Series. The special daytime movie lineup will feature four popular family films during June and July, with …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 6/15/2026. 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 or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. CDT at the Senior Citizens Activity Center on Elm Avenue to consider several budgetary and contractual matters. According to the published agenda, city leaders will consider Resolution 1061, …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Google has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion to expand its data center campus in Jackson County, bringing additional jobs, community investments and educational opportunities to the region, according to WAAY-TV. The investment will be made over the next two years, with funding spread across 2026 and 2027. Google has operated …
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
