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The Judge David Campbell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter Regent, Samantha Green, was proud to present the chapter’s donation of a framed, signed, and numbered reproduction of “Patriot’s Farewell” to Marion County Mayor David Jackson for display in the Marion County Courthouse. The framed artwork is captioned “Presented to the people …
A special meeting has been called for the City of Orme. On July 10, at 6 pm, Orme City officials will meet over concerns about Orme Mtn. Road. Some county commissioners plan to attend the meeting as well. Everyone is invited to come and voice their concerns about the danger of the road. Orme city …
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 11:18 PM to a residence just off Barker Road. Neighbors woke the occupants to tell them their detached garage was on fire. Dunlap Fire Department requested a mutual aid tanker from Southend VFD. The garage was a total loss, and …
A tragedy occurred after a fireworks display on Friday in nearby Franklin County. Officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to a medical emergency for a subject who had fallen at Twins Creek Marina Drive near Riverwatch Way at Tims Ford Lake. Officers assisted during the incident, and at the time, it was believed that …
As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …
Dunlap Police reminds the public that any person who operates a vehicle in a manner that is willfully or deliberately dangerous or displays a blatant disregard for the safety of others or their property is guilty of reckless driving. Rumors are floating around that the mayor has stated that he would fire any officer who …
The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3 will be giving away an official Lainey Wilson cowgirl hat, brand new in the box, never worn, and a personally signed framed CD from Lainey. All you have to do is register, wait until Monday, and listen to Swap and Shop to see if your name is drawn. …
Dade County officials rescued more than 260 animals from a large hoarding situation in Trenton on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The rescue started around noon and went into the early hours of Wednesday. Crews worked until 2 a.m. to remove animals from what authorities described as “deplorable conditions.” Unfortunately, several dead animals were also found …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department requests the public’s assistance identifying the man pictured inside this story at svalleynow.com. This person of interest is the subject of an ongoing fraud investigation and possible mailbox thefts in the area. If you know who this subject is, call Marion County Dispatch at 423-942-2525.
An East Ridge firefighter recently purchased a boat. However, Thomas Finch reports that something unexpected occurred in Marion County while transporting it. After buying the boat in Scottsboro, Alabama, Finch says, while traveling along River Canyon Road in Marion County, Finch reported that their vessel came under fire three times. According to Finch, one bullet …
