Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …
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Top News is the latest breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Sequatchie County, Grundy County, Jasper, Whitwell, South Pittsburg, Dunlap, Kimball, Tennessee, Northeast Alabama, Jackson County, Bridgeport, Scottsboro, Stevenson, Sand Mountain and surrounding communities.
Operation Dry Water is Friday and Saturday
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again taking part in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round campaign that focuses on boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement. ODW increases attention and enforcement efforts each year during the July 4th holiday, which this year falls on July 3-5 (Friday through Sunday). Boaters can expect …
Tennessee DHS Worker Charged for Using Deceased Woman’s EBT Card in Marion County
A woman identified in a police report as a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee is charged with identity theft after investigators say she used a deceased woman’s EBT benefits in Marion County. Authorities are working to confirm the employment status of Carla Louise Collins. Kimball Police say Collins manually entered the late victim’s EBT …
Fatal Crash in Sequatchie County
On Sunday morning 6:15 Sequatchie County authorities received reports that Highway 111 North near the Cagle Community Church is shut down due to a motor vehicle collision. The crash involved a semi-truck and another vehicle a 1/2 mile south of SR-399. A few hours later officials reported the wreck had one fatality. Thanks to SEquatchie …
Rescue made at Grundy County Wooded Area
Another successful rescue operation was completed in Grundy County over the weekend on Flat Branch Spur. Grundy EMA assisted the Coalmont Fire Department and Grundy EMS in safely extricating an individual from a wooded area. The individual had sustained a possible leg fracture after stepping into a sinkhole/depression. Officials used the county UTV to rescue …
Tennessee ranks 10th for Train-Crossing Crashes in US
Tennessee is among the 10 states where drivers are most often hit at train crossings, with 61 crashes recorded in the latest preliminary annual figures. The state ranked 10th in the US for highway-rail grade crossing collisions, with 5 deaths and 33 injuries linked to those crashes in 2025. Analysis by data experts at playcasino.com compared state-level …
Marion County Jail Input Report for June 28, 2026
 CABE, WILLIAM E Age: 44 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 06/26/2026 02:42 PM City: DUNLAP Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: F. MORRIS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0  CASE, LEVI B Age: 21 Class: …
Body Found in Sequatchie County, Possibly Missing Female
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body found deep in the woods in the Flat Mountain Road area of Fredonia Mountain. There is reason to believe this is likely to be the remains of a recently reported missing person, Morgan Davis, however, due to the condition of the body, investigators …
Road Closed in Jackson County, AL
Jackson County Public Works has announced that the bridge located on County Road 81, between County Road 685 and State Route 117 nearest address 747 County Road 81, in Flat Rock will be closed for replacement beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. The bridge will remain closed continuously for the duration of the project, which is …
America 250: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across the Area
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …


