The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Tennessee waiver that will allow the state to prohibit some sugary beverages and snacks from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in 2026. The waiver is part of a broader federal effort to “Make America Healthy Again,” which allows six states — including …
THE RESULTS ARE IN… You voted, and the results of the Best in the Sequatchie Valley for 2025 are here! HERE’S YOUR WINNERS FOR THE BEST IN THE SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOR 2025: BEST PLACES… CHURCH…………………..Jasper First Baptist Church CITY LIBRARY……………..Carolyn Stewart Jasper Public Library CIVIC CLUB……………….Jasper Lions Club COLLEGE………………….Chattanooga State COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL…..Joshua K. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern …
There’s a troubling scam targeting the elder community. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to spread the word. Scammers are calling, claiming to be from the local sheriff’s department, and saying that there’s a warrant for your arrest! To “clear up” this warrant, they ask you to buy prepaid cards like Green Dot or Apple …
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
It’s that special time of year again…. SVEC offices are filled with angels in need of a little extra holiday cheer. Stop by your local SVEC office to pick an angel and help make someone’s holiday brighter! Please return all gifts by December 3rd in gift bags (not wrapped) so they can get them to …
Join the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Hales Bar Dam & Marina on Saturday, December 6, for a special Christmas haunted house event supporting the Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids. Hours: 7PM-9PM CST/8PM-10PM EST Tickets (sold at the gate): Haunted House Tickets: $25 VIP Ticket: $55 (includes Haunted House plus a Lantern Tour). …
Jasper VFW Auxiliary Post 6362 hosted the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jasper on Saturday. A great crowd came out to support and show the veterans how much we appreciate them. Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of …
SVEC is excited to announce the installation of two new fast EV chargers in downtown Dunlap, located near Citizen’s Tri County Bank and the Sequatchie County / City of Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. These chargers are part of the Fast Charge TN Network, a statewide initiative in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tennessee …
