The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG and WSDQ radio (The River 104.9 FM in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 FM in Sequatchie County) officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as a new local online newspaper; naming one of the Southeast’s most experienced and recognized broadcasters, play-by-play sportscasters and journalists, Lucky Knott, …
After an absence of several years, officials with the City of Whitwell have formally-announced plans for a Labor Day Parade this year. The annual parade, a local favorite that dates back several decades, was missed in 2020 and 2021 due to concerns related to COVID-19. The parade was planned again for 2022, however it was …
With the passing of July 4th, summer has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the day and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to …
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2022 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: Reported incidents of Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping …
An accident near the Marion and Sequatchie County line claims one life on Friday morning. Officials with the Dunlap Fire Department say the crash happened around 9am on TN-28 in Sequatchie County when a car and pickup truck pulling a trailer hit head-on. A third car was damaged by debris from the wreck, however there …
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers arrested 31 people across the state for Boating Under the Influence (BUI) over the 4th of July Holiday period (Friday – Tuesday). TWRA Lt. Col. Matt Majors said at least four of those arrests were made on Chickamauga or Nickajack Lakes, near Chattanooga. Those individuals will be prosecuted under a …
