A bill restricting the use of cell phones in Tennessee schools has been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. The law requires schools to restrict children from using electronics during class time. There are exceptions to the “no phones in the class” rule, such as allowing students with disabilities to use them for learning …
Due to the weather, SVEC postponed pole inspections until Tuesday, April 1. Reminder: The Osmose contract crew will begin in Downtown South Pittsburg, near the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge, then move into New Hope before heading toward Ladd’s Mountain. Residents may notice inspectors in and around their yards examining utility poles and transformers. Their trucks and …
On Monday night at the courthouse, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Request for Proposals concerning the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. Each entity that submitted a proposal had the opportunity to present it to Sequatchie County commissioners. A decision was not made on Monday night; only the presentations and …
On March 29, 2025, Pikeville Police Officer Matthew Brock responded to the United Methodist Church, located at 7 Methodist Street, in response to a reported vandalism incident in progress. Officer Brock contacted a witness who had observed two juvenile male subjects exiting the church after vandalizing the interior. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says bullying is never Ok. We all deserve kindness and respect. Remember to treat others the way you want to be treated. You never know the struggles someone might be facing behind the scenes. Let’s not judge based on appearances, clothes, cars, or homes because they don’t define a person’s …
On March 29, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Fire Chief Jared Meeks regarding a suspicious fire at Palmer Market in Palmer, Tennessee. A coordinated investigation was launched immediately by Patrol Deputies, the Criminal Investigation Division, and Constable Kyle Collins. Through this joint effort, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Callahan. The …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative has contracted Osmose Utilities Services to perform preventative maintenance pole inspections beginning Monday, March 31, in Marion County. These inspections will continue throughout the spring in other counties across our service territory. Crews will start in Downtown South Pittsburg near the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge, then move into New Hope before heading …
By Danielle Smith: Tennessee is working to increase the number of people enrolled in college and career training programs, which the state believes will be necessary for securing good jobs in the future. There is still a lot more work to be done. Tennessee ranks 46th among states in terms of the percentage of working-age …
In a special-called meeting on Thursday, the Tennessee Board of Regents approved tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. Combined tuition and mandatory fees will increase by an average of 3.25 percent at the Community Colleges and 3.26 percent at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), to fund a portion of operating cost …
Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.7% for six consecutive months. It continues to track below the national average, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 3.7%, the same as it has been each month since September. In …
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