Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for October 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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Area High School Football Recaps Oct. 23, 2026
South Pittsburg 71, Copper Basin 8: Brandon Goldsmith returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and caught another TD pass for the Pirates. Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper also had three touchdowns. Whitwell 35, Jo Byrns 28: A goal-line stand on the final play helped the Tigers lock up the non-region home win. Whitwell ran 40 times for 379 …
Area High School Football Scheduled for Oct. 23
South Pittsburg has a long road trip to Copper Basin with kickoff at 6 p.m.–Hear the game on The River 104.9, our stream. Marion County is on the road at Cascade—Hear the game on The River 104.9 website stream Whitwell is at home against Jo Byrn– Hear the game on The River 104.9 website stream …
Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. Christmas for Kids Program
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is excited to once again help make Christmas special for children in need through the Christmas for Kids Program! If you would like to apply for a child in need or donate to the program, they would love your support! Applications available at …
High School Football Recap for Oct. 16
South Pittsburg 54, Sale Creek 0: South Pittsburg (7-1, 2-0) outgained the Panthers 401-12 in total yards, led by senior quarterback Knox Israel’s 262 yards and four touchdowns. The Pirates have a long road trip to Copper Basin on Friday with kickoff time set for 6 p.m. Bledsoe County 24, Grundy County 14: Marcos Ramirez finished …
This Week’s Area High School Football (Oct. 16)
Area high school football October 16: Marion County: Off Sale Creek at South Pittsburg: Hear the game on The River 104.9 and our stream. Whitwell: Off Grundy County at Bledsoe County Community at Sequatchie County: Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3 and our stream. Asbury, Al at North Jackson, Al North Sand Mountain, Al …
Early Voting Begins; Marion County Report
Early voting begins Wednesday throughout Tennessee. In Marion County several city elections will be on the ballot. Jasper, Kimball, Monteagle, New Hope, Orme, Powells Crossroads, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell. Statewide the Governor’s race is up for grabs, United State Senator, 4th District United State Representative and Three Constitutional Amendments. Voting is Mondays-Thursdays, 8 am-4 pm. …
High School Football Recap for October 9, 2026
Marion County 32, Grundy County 12: The Warriors, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, pulled away with 22 unanswered points in the second half to post their 15th straight Region 3-2A win. Marion County 8-0/3-0 reclaimed the lead after trailing the Yellow Jackets 12-10 at halftime. South Pittsburg 84, Lookout Valley 0: Class 1A’s top-ranked South …
Friday Night Football Preview for October 9, 2026
Another exciting Friday night of high school football is on tap across the Sequatchie Valley, Northeast Alabama, and Northwest Georgia this week, with several important district and region matchups and local teams looking to continue their winning streaks as the regular season heads into its final weeks. Marion County Warriors at Grundy County Yellowjackets One …
Hurricane Isaias Could Bring Strong Winds, Heavy Rain to Sequatchie Valley This Weekend
Residents across Tri-State area and Sequatchie Valley should prepare for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding this weekend as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning before moving inland. While Isaias is …
