DUNLAP, Tenn. — As Independence Day approaches, the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is once again offering area residents a chance to stock up on fireworks while supporting local emergency responders. The annual fireworks sale officially opens Sunday, June 22, and will continue through July 4. The fireworks stand is located at the Sequatchie County Rescue …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On June 18, Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The ceremony took place at the Hermitage Hills Baptist Church with Governor Bill Lee serving as the keynote speaker. …
Firefighters with the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department spent several hours clearing storm-related hazards across Signal Mountain late Monday night and into the early morning hours Tuesday. The first call came in just before 11 p.m. when a tree was reported blocking U.S. Highway 127 near the scenic overlook between Signal Mountain and Dunlap. While …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As rounds of severe weather moved through the area on Monday afternoon and evening causing damage in some portions of the region, the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to help by reporting any storm-related damage they encounter. Emergency officials say reports from the public provide valuable information that …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Gas prices have ticked upward across the region over the past week, mirroring a statewide increase, but drivers in Marion and Sequatchie counties are still finding prices below both the Tennessee and national averages. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga market rose 8.5 cents during the past …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple charges after police say she used a customer’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases while working at a local gas station. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, Rachel Burton, a former employee at a BP gas station in Scottsboro, was arrested following an investigation into …
Residents across Marion County will have several opportunities this summer to learn new skills, stay active, support community causes and participate in family-friendly programs through the UT TSU Extension Marion County office. The Extension Office has announced a series of upcoming events ranging from youth cooking and wellness activities to food preservation classes and a …
Jackson County school officials say an investigation remains ongoing after allegations surfaced that a registered sex offender was involved with activities connected to the basketball program at Skyline High School. The issue has drawn significant attention from parents across Jackson County, prompting a special-called meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education this week. The …
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