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Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Hosting Public Auction

The 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force will be having a public auction on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The auction will be conducted at the Marion County Training Center / Lawson Building located at 300 Ridley Drive, Jasper, Tennessee. Registration and vehicle viewing will begin at 8 am, with the auction starting …

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Recent Alabama Brush Fire Contained due to Combined Efforts

Stevenson, Ala., Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Bridgeport, Hollywood Fire & Rescue, Alabama Forestry, Tennessee Valley Authority, and North Alabama Electric Cooperative recently reported the largest brush fire Stevenson has seen this year. This fire covered over 70 acres and put 10 structures and key electrical infrastructure at high risk. Stevenson Volunteer Fire and Rescue thanked …

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Names Released in New Hope Death Investigation

On Monday, December 1, 2025, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released the following: At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of three individuals at a residence in the 400 block of Mail Loop Rd. On November 20th, New Hope Police …

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South Pittsburg Christmas Parade is Saturday

The City of South Pittsburg’s annual Christmas parade will be held this Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM on Cedar Ave. The theme of the parade is America’s 250th anniversary, so decorate appropriately. For more information or to sign up for the parade, call South Pittsburg City Hall at 423-837-5012.

Jackson County, Ala Sheriff’s Department Receives Funding for New Patrol Units

Jackson County, Ala., is set to strengthen public safety after receiving federal funding to purchase additional patrol cars for the sheriff’s office. The $250,000 in community project funding will help the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office purchase and outfit four new patrol vehicles. These new units will help deputies respond faster, cover more ground, and keep families …

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Local Schools will Compete for Two State Football Championships

South Pittsburg advanced to the BlueCross Bowl for the fifth time in the past six seasons with a 35-7 win at Coalfield on Friday. They finished runner-up last season. The second-ranked Pirates (13-1) will face top-ranked McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium, with the Rebels defeating fourth-ranked Fayetteville 39-0 in …

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Update on Bodies Found in New Hope

We have an update on the death investigation in New Hope. New Hope Police, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and the TBI began looking into three deaths. We can confirm that three people, two males and one female, were found dead at the scene in the 400 block of Mail Loop Road in New Hope on …

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Update on Two Fatal Crashes

Sequatchie Valley Now can confirm that two fatal accidents occurred on Wednesday night, November 26, 2025. The Tennessee Highway Patrol first worked a deadly multi-vehicle accident on I-24 Eastbound near Nickajack Lake (MM 159). The THP said on Sunday, November 30, 2025, that this crash was still under investigation. A second fatal crash took place …

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One Person Injured in Sunday Crash on Hwy 11

On Sunday morning, the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 111 in front of Dollar General. When CVFD arrived on scene, they reported a three-vehicle crash with debris on the roadway. EMS was requested for one patient evaluation. Additional support was provided by Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) …

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Semifinal Football Action on The River 104.9

Third-ranked Coalfield (11-2), which began this season with back-to-back losses, has won 11 straight and will host (12-1) number 2-ranked South Pittsburg, winners of 12 straight, Friday at 6 PM. South Pittsburg Pirate football will be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Third-ranked Marion will travel to No. 8 Eagleton Academy in Maryville …

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