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Georgia State Patrol reports a 21-vehicle crash on Friday resulted in 8 investigations, 14 vehicles towed, and minor injuries—including a Trooper. At 6 p.m., a trooper’s patrol car was rear-ended on I-75 northbound near Ringgold, disabling the vehicle. Four people had minor injuries, and 8 related crashes are under investigation. The incident’s origin remains unclear, …
On Wednesday morning, a wanted subject, Omar Veracruz was arrested by the Dunlap Police following a traffic stop. Assisting with the arrest were agents with the 12th Judicial District Attorneys Office and the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force. Veracruz was safely taken into custody after eluding law enforcement on two prior arrest attempts. Veracruz is …
A modest library located near Monteagle contains an important artifact of American history. Notable figures such as Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have visited its premises. The Highlander Folk Library is now safeguarded against any alterations that could compromise the historical integrity embedded within its walls. Last week, Preserve Chattanooga announced that …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: The contractor will be resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM to 6 AM. Single‑lane closures will be set up, leaving one lane open. Tennessee …
The arrests below have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/12/2026. 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 …
A vehicle accident occurred on Clouse Hill Road in Grundy County. It caused power outages for multiple members in the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative coverage area on Tuesday night. A guy-wire wrapped around a primary line due to the accident. The SVEC crew on site restored power around 10:30 pm.
As part of a new $1.9 billion Air Force Test Center enterprise contract, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex just off Exit 117 on I-24 will receive $523.9 million in technical and management advisory support. This contract will go through Sept. 30, 2031, reinforcing AEDC’s role in delivering world-class developmental test and evaluation capabilities for the …
Medical authorities have issued guidelines for addressing the hazardous heat conditions going on this week. Forecasts indicate temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, with heat indexes surpassing 100 during this period. Forecasters are predicting more of the same next week. Health professionals recommend maintaining adequate hydration, even in the absence of thirst, refraining from strenuous outdoor activities …
HOLLYWOOD, Ala. — Nearly four decades after construction stopped at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Jackson County, the long-dormant site is once again drawing attention as a possible location for nuclear power generation. The Tennessee Valley Authority is currently evaluating the Bellefonte property for potential future development as electricity demand continues to grow across the …
The Sequatchie County Fair is underway this week, bringing several days of carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits, animals, games and special events to the Sequatchie County Fairgrounds in Dunlap. The fair, which dates back to 1938, is being held at the fairgrounds at 103 Heard Street. Activities began Tuesday and continue through Saturday, August 15. …
