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A Red Bank police officer is off the job after being arrested in Sequatchie County last week on a domestic‑assault charge. The department says Officer Daniel White was booked Friday night on a simple‑assault charge involving domestic intimidation. White is now on paid administrative leave while investigators in both jurisdictions look into the case. Red …
Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched for a mutual aid fire with Lewis Chapel VFD on Saturday. The call came in as a vehicle fire at a residence. Two vehicles were sitting very close to each other, and both were destroyed. The residents were not at home at the time of the blaze. Both Dunlap and …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/20/2026 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 that …
The City of South Pittsburg reported Saturday afternoon concerning a severe straight‑line wind storm with heavy damage in the city. Emergency crews responded to various locations, but thankfully no injuries were reported. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee’s 4th District, also posted about the storm, sharing a photo of the roof torn off the Senior …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has identified individuals who may have been involved in the theft of fiber-optic cable on Old Henson Gap Road. The agency thanked the community for its continued support and cooperation, noting that information provided by residents helps authorities hold those responsible accountable. The individuals’ names have not …
South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …
On February 12, 2026, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the theft of approximately 400 feet of Fiber Optic cable from the 4000 block of Old Henson Gap Road. Investigators at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals believed to be involved in the theft. …
The Tennessee Justice Bus has partnered with the Carolyn Stewart Public Library in Jasper for a legal resource fair, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00-2:00. The Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission was formed in 2008 and publicly launched the Tennessee Justice Bus. This is a mobile law office that brings technology to rural and under …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoints: Date: October 2, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: Hwy 283 @ Mile Marker 1 Date: October 16, 2026 County: Marion Time: 8:00 PM Location: SR Hwy 111 @ Van Buren County Line The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
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