One local school system will be dismissed early on Monday, April 8, for the partial solar eclipse. Sequatchie County Schools – Car riders will dismiss at 11:30 am, and buses will load at 11:40 am. In 2017, most of the Tennessee Valley plunged into near darkness as the moon nearly covered the sun. For many, …
Long Police Pursuit begins in Sequatchie County Ends in Marion County
Information released by Whitwell Police: On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 11 AM, police were notified that a motor vehicle pursuit was headed into Marion County, which the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office initiated. Police were advised that the driver had fled from a traffic stop in their jurisdiction, and a pursuit ensued. Whitwell Police …
Intruder Drill Conducted at Bledsoe County High School
On Wednesday, after students left the building, an intruder drill was conducted in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department at Bledsoe County High School. This drill’s purpose was to ensure that the school is well-prepared in the event of an emergency. It is part of the school system’s ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security …
SVEConnect Performing Upgrades
SVEConnect will be performing system upgrades. During these upgrades, customers will not be able to access SmartHub or make any type of payment. Following the update, customers will need to complete the following to log into SmartHub: Mobile SmartHub App: – Update App – select the company “Svalleyec” to log back in. Web Browser: – …
Emotional Support Animals are Now Banned from Tennessee Restaurants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law banning emotional support animals (ESAs) from indoor areas of “food service establishments.” Dogs were already banned inside buildings that prepare or serve food, but the law specifically extends the ban to include emotional support animals. Only trained service dogs, police dogs, and fish in tanks …
Fraud Alert from Mountain Valley Bank
We have a fraud alert to report. Mountain Valley Bank customers have alerted the staff about receiving calls from the bank’s caller ID number. Please be aware that if Mountain Valley Bank contacts a customer, they will not ask for account information over the phone or by email. If you receive any calls, you are …
Tennessee State Parks Host Free Guided Spring Hikes
Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 23, the second of the parks’ Signature Hikes series throughout this year. The Spring Hikes are free and guided by park staff, who can highlight the parks’ natural, cultural, and historical features. A full schedule of the Spring Hikes at specific parks is available at …
Orange Grove Center’s Dr. Rick Rader Speaking at United Nations on World Down Syndrome Day
On Thursday, March 21, Chattanooga’s Orange Grove Center’s Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, Dr. Rick Rader, will address the United Nations at its headquarters in New York City. Each year, March 21 commemorates World Down Syndrome Day, the date of 3/21 reflecting that Down syndrome occurs when a person’s genetics contain a …
Jasper Highlands Benefit Golf Tournament May15-17
Last year’s Jasper Highlands Open Golf Tournament raised $16,250! After discussions with school counselors who know the children’s needs, the money was distributed evenly to Marion County Schools. Through this event, they provided gifts for nearly 100 students at Whitwell Schools, Jasper Elementary, and South Pittsburg Elementary, and they donated 100 comforter sets and pillows …
Dunlap’s Valley Fest is May 4 & 5
Valley Fest is a two-day Family Festival in the heart of Dunlap. This annual event features a Carnival, Food, Crafts and Artisans, and fantastic Music. This is the 12th year for Valley Fest, and this year’s event will be held on May 4 and 5. May 4 headliner is Kentucky Headhunters. May 5 is T.G. …




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