Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for January 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Police Pursuit through Three States Leads to Arrest
A Chattanooga resident has been charged following an incident involving multiple law enforcement agencies during a vehicle pursuit in a car rented through a vehicle share program. The police report says the pursuit began in Alabama on August 30, 2025, shortly before midnight and continued along I-24 through Marion, Dade, and Hamilton counties. Law enforcement …
Land in Grundy County Transferred to the State of Tennessee
A total of 670 acres has been formally transferred to the State of Tennessee for conservation purposes in Grundy County. This property will be incorporated into Savage Gulf State Park. Conservation organizations initially acquired the land two years ago due to its ecological importance. The current transfer marks the completion of efforts to ensure its …
I-24/I-75 Interchange Inprovement in the Homestretch
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced they are in the homestretch of the I-75/I-24 interchange improvement project in Chattanooga. All lanes of I-24 involved in the project are in their final alignment right now. Paving for the new I-75 lanes and ramps are underway. Crews will also work on the I-75 bridge over the …
Report Shows Area Numbers of DUI Arrests for People Testing Negative
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data shows 2,547 people have been arrested for DUI since 2017 despite negative alcohol and drug tests—over four times higher than previously reported. In 2024 alone, there were 419 such arrests, with most cases in Nashville, Knoxville (highest in state at 41), and Jackson. Officials note that negative test results don’t …
New Bail Bondsmen Law in Tennessee
A new statute in Tennessee requires all bail bondsmen to obtain state licensure, with oversight provided by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI). The legislation became effective on Thursday, January 1. Pursuant to this regulation, bail bondsmen must register with the TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards and secure a license from the Board …
National Crornbread Festival Cook-off Application Process Begins
Applications for The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year we search the nation for the best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000. Recipe entries require the original main dish/entree/main course recipe to be prepared and cooked in Lodge® Cast Iron cookware. The …
Arrest Report for Marion County – Week of Jan. 4, 2026
BILLINGSLEY, TIMOTHY S Age: 34 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 01/05/2026 03:18 PM City: SOUTH PITTSBURG Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: TRUSSELL Release Date: 01/05/2026 04:00 PM Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 1000 DAVIDSON, STEVEN D Age: 43 Class: Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 01/06/2026 02:37 PM City: …
Foster Parents Needed
Youth Villages, a nonprofit supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges, is seeking more foster parents in Polk, Grundy, and Bledsoe. Their Chattanooga office serves 12 regional counties and has helped over 196,000 young people in Tennessee. The agency will host virtual information sessions in January for families to learn about fostering and address common …
O Blood Needed in the Area
Blood Assurance urgently needs donations of O Blood, especially from O-negative and O-positive donors. O-negative individuals are considered universal donors, while O-positive donors represent the largest group able to contribute. Currently, their supply has dropped to just one day’s worth, putting them in critical need of help. A single blood donation can save as many …
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