Sequatchie County deputies and other emergency crews responded to an 18-wheeler crash on Monday afternoon on State Hwy 111 near the top of Cagle Mountain. The roadway was reduced to one lane of traffic while crews worked at the scene.
Money Spent on Tourism Up in Area Counties
Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Marion County up 9% from 2021. $60.8 million Grundy County up 17%. 14.2 million Sequatchie County up 19%. 6.8 million Bledsoe County up 2%. $4 million
Pride of Valley Band Wins Awards
Marion County High School Pride of the Valley marching band had its first competition at Sequatchie County High School on Saturday. The band brought home awards and a trophy from the competition. They worked hard for almost two weeks of the summer in band camp, several after-school practices a week, performing during weekly football games …
Marion County Deputy Shane Lang Passes Away on Sunday
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department stated on Sunday with heavy hearts that they announced the passing of Deputy Shannon “Shane” Lang. Shane suffered a medical emergency Sunday morning. Shane started his career in law enforcement in 2014. A Facebook post by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department stated that Shane was a genuine guy who liked …
Grundy Co. Sherriff Answers More Questions from POST Commission
Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter heard strong words from Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin during a Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission session Friday morning in Nashville. The POST Commission learned earlier this year that some deputies in Grundy County were working without certification. They also accused the sheriff’s office of filing false …
Recaps of September 15 High School Football
Whitwell junior Bennett McDougal scored all three touchdowns as the Tigers picked up an important 20-8 road win on Friday night at Sale Creek. Whitwell came into the matchup ranked No. 6 in TSSAA Class 1A, and the Panthers were ranked 9th. The Tigers are now 5-0 and will host Copper Basin on Friday. Hear …
Double Arrest Made in Child Rape Investigation
An investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has led to the arrest of two people on multiple counts of Child Rape. Officials say 48-year-old William Beene, III, of Sequatchie County, and 43-year-old Brandon “Brandy” Hawkins, …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department Seeking Info On Stolen ATV
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to recover a stolen 2020 model Polaris Razor 1000 side-by-side ATV. The stock ATV is red, black and white in color and similar to the photo featured here. It was taken on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from the 3800 block area of Valley View Highway in …
Dade Middle placed on Lockdown Thursday following pursuit of Alabama man
Dade County Middle School in Trenton, Georgia was forced to go on lockdown Thursday morning after an armed suspect running from authorities was captured just yards from the school. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross says the suspect made their way into the area on Highway 136 from Sand Mountain around 9:15 AM, after pulling a …
Sequatchie County Schools to Live Stream the Marching Band Festival
Sequatchie County Schools have announced that they will be live streaming the 2023 Sequatchie Valley Marching Band Festival this weekend, weather permitting. The event takes place this Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the high school football stadium with the first performance starting at 3:00 PM CDT. The school says the stream will go live via …
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