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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Marion County Administrator of Elections David Riley for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to David Riley on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “David’s desire to complete this requirement and meet the highest of standards …
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) could get approval soon for a small modular reactor (SMR). The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is moving the agency’s construction permit into its next phase, and if approved, would result in the installation of the nation’s first small modular reactor at TVA’s Clinch River site, just outside of Oak …
The Caverns has been named Theater of the Year by the Academy of Country Music as part of the 60th ACM Industry Awards. This marks the first time the iconic underground venue has been nominated for an ACM Award — and its first win. The ACM Industry Awards recognize venues and talent buyers/promoters who have …
For the 9th year in a row the speed enforcement campaign called ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is on, aimed at targeting speeding across the south. Announced today by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), the initiative is a multi-state enforcement mobilization cracking down on speeding from July 14–20. During this time, law enforcement agencies will …
The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …
The Town of Jasper Parks and Recreation is accepting sign-ups for 2025 Flag Football and Fall Ball. Sign-ups for Flag Football goes through July 31st, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Games will be held on Saturdays, with practice beginning the first full week of August. The registration fee is $50. You …
As we enter another week of summer across the Sequatchie Valley, dangerous hot weather will return once again for the week. According to Meteorologist Patrick Core with the Tri-State Weather Network, our official forecaster for SValleyNow.com, WEPG Radio, and WSDQ Radio; we’ll see the chance for pop-up midday, afternoon, and evening showers and storms through …
A now former athletic trainer for Sequatchie County Schools was arrested last Friday after officers found images of child pornography and sexual acts with animals on his cell phone. District Attorney Courtney Lynch requested an investigator look in to reports that Donald Brent Oliver committed sex crimes against children. According to the arrest report, Oliver …
One person has died after an early morning house fire last week in Whiteside. Officials with the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department say they were dispatched to the 2000 block of TN-134 at approximately 12:48 AM CDT on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. The department sent two fire engines and a tanker along with 10 firefighters. Mutual …
Dade County, Georgia, sheriff’s deputies executed two arrest warrants at Sells Lane in Trenton, in relation to an ongoing animal abuse case being investigated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The two subjects listed below were arrested and booked into the Dade County Jail without incident on Wednesday night. Nathaniel Levon Curington 44 of Trenton, …
