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Category: TOP NEWS

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.

Update on recent Grundy County Jail Riot

Press Release: On August 30, 2026, Grundy County Jail employees reported an active riot in A-Pod, the facility’s maximum security housing unit. At the time of the incident, seventeen inmates were housed in A pod. Three employees were present during this time. Due to the seriousness of the situation and concerns for employee safety, multiple …

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Area High School Football Recap September 4, 2026

South Pittsburg 41 Sequatchie County 7: South Pittsburg limited Sequatchie to 125 yards offense while the Pirates rolled up nearly 400 yards. Pirates senior quarterback Knox Israel ran 18 times for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team to the win. This week South Pittsburg will play at Brainerd.   Marion County 48, Whitwell …

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Inmate Attempts to Escape Grundy County Jail

On Wednesday, at approximately 9:50 a.m. an inmate from the Grundy County Jail attempted to escape during recreation time. The inmate was able to climb the first level of the facility’s security and entered an area containing razor wire. A Grundy County Corrections Officer, assisted by two Grundy County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were able to …

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High School Football Schedules and Sports Heat Index Warnings

1-1 South Pittsburg Pirates are back at home this week as they host 1-1 Sequatchie County Indians. Hear the game on The River 104.9 in Marion County and County Roads 93.3 in Dunlap 0-2 Whitwell Tigers travels to 2-0 Marion County–The River 104.9 Stream 2-0 Bledsoe will host Oneida 2-0 Grundy at home versus 1-1 …

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Police and SVEC continue to search for Thievies

While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …

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Man Faces Murder Charge in Jackson County, Al

Jackson County, Al deputies responded to a 911 call on Cobb Street in Woodville on August 31,2026 at 12:03am. Deputies located Daniel Hunter Thompson, age 29 of Woodville inside the residence deceased with apparent gunshot wounds. Robert Dennis Smith age 39 of Woodville was arrested and charged with the murder of Thompson. Thompson and Smith …

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Final Major Boating Weekend is this Saturday-Monday

The final major weekend of the 2026 summer boating season is approaching with the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Sept. 5-7.  The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA aims to ensure that everyone who visits the waterways has an enjoyable experience. …

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Drug Busts in Bledsoe County; 13 Charged

Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris is proud to announce the successful completion of Bledsoe Shield, a countywide months long crime suppression operation conducted by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office. Bledsoe Shield was a targeted enforcement initiative focused on locating and arresting individuals involved in illegal drug activity, violent crime, and those with outstanding warrants. During …

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$15,000 Stolen from SVEC in Altamont

While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …

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Unemployment Rates for June, 2026

All but two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month …

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