Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for February 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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Stolen Leads to Dunlap Man’s Arrest
On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Dunlap Police Department, the Office of Courtney Lynch, District Attorney General, 12th Judicial District, and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office worked together to investigate a vehicle burglary at Campbell’s Tree Service. Their investigation led to the arrest of Jeffery Lawrence Williams and the recovery of over $3,000 worth of …
Local Police Chief Thanks Other Departments for Their Help
Chief Kenneth Seagraves of the Powells Crossroads Police Department had a domestic call at approximately 10 pm on Thursday, February 19. This resulted in a vehicle being taken and a brief pursuit. Thanks to the technologies available through the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force drone program, the suspect was apprehended hiding in a heavily …
Lookouts Sell Out First Game at New Erlanger Park
The Chattanooga Lookouts are 50 days away from opening day at Erlanger Park. Tickets for opening day are already sold out. However, the Lookouts say tickets are still available for April 15-19. You can buy tickets here. Opening night is April 14. This will be the Lookouts’ first home game at the new multi-use venue in the …
Dayon Cooper Receives Invitation to Under Armour All American Football Camp
Congratulations to Class of 2027 South Pittsburg Pirate Dayon Cooper for receiving an invitation to compete in the Under Armour All American football camp series in St. Louis on March 22, 2026. This is the second year in a row South Pittsburg has had a student athlete selected to participate in this prestigious event. Cooper …
Marion County Arrest Report for Feb. 22, 2026
 ADKINS, CHAD D Age: 38 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/20/2026 01:13 AM City: SEQUATCHIE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: C PITTMAN Release Date: 02/20/2026 05:28 AM  Charge Bond FAILURE TO APPEAR SESSIONS 1000  BECK, JAMIE L …
No Injuries Single Vehicle Crash on Hwy 41
On Thursday afternoon (February 19,2026) at 4:39 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a single vehicle incident, which was leaking fuel on the roadway. At the 8000 block of Hwy 41. Upon arrival firemen found a utility truck tilted to one side in a ditch. The auxiliary fuel tank mounted to the bed was …
Public Must Meet Proper Protocols to be Allowed on South Pittsburg High School Property During School Hours
All areas of South Pittsburg High School campus are designated for staff and students only during school hours. For the safety of our staff and students, anyone not a part of the staff of the school or the Marion County Board of Education must follow the proper protocols to be allowed on campus. The campus …
Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
SVEC reports attempted theft at substation
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) reports an attempted theft at one of their substations early Thursday morning. According to an online statement from SVEC, “An individual unlawfully entered one of our substations and attempted to steal a spool of wire. The attempt was unsuccessful.” Officials with the utility say all of their substations are secured …
