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Intentional Fiber Cuts on Whitwell Mountain Disrupt Internet Service; Investigation Underway

WHITWELL, Tenn. — Authorities and utility officials are investigating what SVEConnect describes as intentional and criminal damage to fiber-optic infrastructure on Whitwell Mountain that disrupted internet service for customers in the Mt. Olive community. According to SVEConnect, fiber lines were deliberately cut on two consecutive days along the 2500 block of Mt. Olive Road last …

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Scottsboro Man Booked on Felony Drug Charges

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A traffic stop in Scottsboro earlier this week resulted in the arrest of a local man on drug charges, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers responded to the Scottsboro East Apartments around 9 p.m. on June 16 after receiving reports of a suspicious individual who had reportedly been in …

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Lane Closures Planned This Week on I-24’s Tennessee River Bridge in Marion County

HALETOWN, Tenn. — Drivers traveling through Marion County this week should expect daytime lane closures on Interstate 24 as crews conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge over the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin a five-day inspection of the bridge on Monday, June 22. …

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Crash on Cagle Mountain Closes Highway 111 Friday, Prompts Medical Helicopter Response

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Cagle Mountain Friday afternoon, June 19, led to the temporary closure of Highway 111, multiple medical helicopter responses, and power outages for residents in the area. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the crash scene near the Cagle Mountain Trading Post on …

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Tennessee Tourism Unveils What’s New This Summer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soak in the sunshine, relax on a rooftop patio, take a moonlight hike, hit the road for a summer festival or mark off a new, immersive experience.  Here’s a look at what’s new and happening this season in Tennessee. NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES Memphis – Opening this summer, the Memphis Flyway …

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Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — June 18, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and childcare inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties for inspections conducted through June 12, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score reported in Marion County was a 92 and the …

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Scottsboro Police Make Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro Police Department traffic stop over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman on multiple drug-related charges. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:42 p.m. on June 14 after observing a vehicle with multiple traffic violations. During the stop, officers identified …

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Dunlap Announces Independence Day Celebration and Music Festival

DUNLAP, Tenn. — The City of Dunlap is inviting residents and visitors from across the Sequatchie Valley to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of patriotic festivities, live music, family activities, fireworks and the opening of a historic time capsule during its annual Fourth of July celebration. The event, set for Saturday, July …

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Marion County Among Areas Seeking Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections

JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County election officials are looking for additional poll workers to help staff voting locations during Tennessee’s upcoming election cycle, including the August primary, November general election, and early voting periods. According to the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office, Marion County is one of four counties in the region currently in need …

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Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 28 in Daus Community

A semi-truck overturned on Highway 28 (TN-28)  between Whitwell and Dunlap on Wednesday morning, temporarily closing the roadway near the intersection of Press Pickett Road in the Daus community of Sequatchie County. According to reports from the scene, the truck rolled onto its side along the southbound lane at approximately 11:23 a.m. Emergency responders were …

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