Sequatchie Valley Now has learned that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking into the death of a Marion County inmate. The inmate has been identified as 46-year-old Clifford Ray Rector Jr., who died while in custody at the Marion County Jail. He was being held on a charge of Criminal Trespass by Kimball …
Who do you favor for Marion County Mayor? The latest political poll is now posted at www.svalleynow.com. Candidates: Tim Brooks, Patrick Childs, Daniel Carter, Tom Hudson, David Jackson, Benjamin Shankles (Ind), Travis Layne and Larry Montegue are running for the office. Go to the site and cast your unofficial vote. Last week’s poll was for …
Tennessee’s Precious Cargo Program allows drivers with disabilities or medical conditions to add a confidential note to their vehicle registration to alert law enforcement or medical personnel in the event of a traffic stop or an emergency. If you want to disclose your disability and need for help, fill out the “Application for Precious Cargo …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs). The 22 projects will involve the replacement of a total of 81 vehicles with 35 all-electric, …
Savage Gulf State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program. The virtual meeting will be March 4 at 2 p.m. CT, the in-person meeting March 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT. …
Last week, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a Grundy County resolution restricting quarry locations was an invalid zoning ordinance because it was passed without following the procedural requirements of Tennessee’s County Zoning Act (CZA). The CZA mandates public hearings and planning commission review for zoning ordinances. Grundy County’s Resolution required quarries to be more …
BOWMAN, MARION A Age: 62 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 02/27/2026 02:00 AM City: WHITWELL Arrested By Department: SOUTH PITTSBURG POLICE DEPT Arrested By Officer: SPPD ROLLINS Release Date: 02/27/2026 07:55 AM Charge Bond PUBLIC INTOXICATION 500 BRYANT, BILLIE F Age: …
On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 11:12 a.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Keef Rd in Guild. While in route firemen were advised the fire was out but still smoking. Upon arrival it was discovered the inside furnace unit had caught fire, but the homeowner had extinguished the flames. Upon …
A potential new Tennessee state record largemouth bass is currently under official review. Darren Nunley, an angler from Sequatchie County, landed the 15.75-pound bass—measured on certified scales—at Nickajack Lake in Marion County on the morning of February 28, 2026. If ratified, this specimen would surpass Gabe Keen’s standing state record by approximately half a pound. …
Last week the South Pittsburg Board of Mayor & Commissioners approved a $7,500 donation to help the High School Pirates football team buy state championship rings. Head Coach Wes Stone requested the funds for rings celebrating their 2025 TSSAA Class 1A BlueCross Bowl victory. City Administrator Michael Hudson said similar donations were made by previous …
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