shop-the-new-food-city-in-kimball

Argument leads to Murder Charge for Scottsboro Man

Gerry Paul Kelly, 62, of Scottsboro, has been charged with Murder and has been placed in the Jackson County, Alabama Jail under no bond. On Saturday at approximately 1 PM CST, the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 300 block of Maple Ave. A male victim was located at the scene. …

Continue reading

Pikeville Police Receives Grant for AEDs

The Pikeville Police Department recently received six (6) Automated External Defibrillators. The AEDs were purchased with Grant Funds through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Pikeville Grant Writer, Jeannie Decker, identified the grant opportunity to receive funds for equipment that could help save lives. “Having these Automated External Defibrillators in each of our patrol units will help …

Continue reading

Marion County Chamber Banquet is August 17; Tickets Available beginning July 27

The Marion County Chamber banquet will be held on August 17 at the Hooch in South Pittsburg. The Chamber will celebrate a wonderful year they’ve had with the Marion County business community! The guest speaker for the event will be Mike Partin, President/CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. There will be great food, music, silent …

Continue reading

Haletown Volunteer Fire Department Receives CSX Grant

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has announced that they have received a CSX Railroad grant of $5,000. These funds will be used towards cribbing and struts, giving the Haletown firefighters the rescue tools they need to provide vehicle extrication services.

Colonial Chemical “Adopt A Highway” event is July 29 on Highway 156

Colonial Chemical located in South Pittsburg, TN will hold its Adopt A Highway event on July 29, starting at 7:00 a.m. Central.  Trash pickup will occur for one mile in each direction of Highway 156 immediately outside of Colonial Drive.  The event should wrap up by 10:00 a.m. and Colonial Chemical would greatly appreciate extreme …

Continue reading

FAITH: It’s Good To Have Quiet Time

I don’t know why, but kids love to visit noisy places. Loud music, lots of games, and lots of other kids. Some of us adults frequent these places, too. For some reason a lot of birthday parties are held in such places. It is usually highly efficient, good food, but mass confusion if you’re trying …

Continue reading

Strong Storms Power through the area on Thursday

A strong thunderstorm powered through the valley on Thursday afternoon, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Several communities lost power due to the severe winds and lightning. Outages occurred in Bledsoe, Marion, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Flash flooding also appeared in several areas in the Sequatchie Valley.

Tennessee Matches Record Low Unemployment Rate

Tennessee matched its all-time low unemployment rate in June, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2%, the historic low that the state first reached prior to the pandemic in 2020. For the previous two months, unemployment in Tennessee …

Continue reading

Who Needs Art?

As a local artist, art volunteer and graphic designer, I need art and I am so honored to have the opportunity to write a weekly article for Sequatchie Valley Now about the Arts in our communities. I hope, each week, you will enjoy reading and learning more about art and opportunities to support and take …

Continue reading

TSSAA Bylaws changes include fines for schools due to fan ejection

The TSSAA’s Legislative Council met virtually on July 13 to take action on six proposed changes to the association’s bylaws. Several clarifications were made to existing rules, however two of the approved changes were related to unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators. The Council added language allowing the TSSAA to fine a school a minimum of $250 …

Continue reading