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Jasper Police Lt. Dewayne Dykes Out of a Job and Chief Retires

A lieutenant with the Jasper Police Department has been dismissed due to insubordination, as confirmed by Mayor Jason Turner. Mayor Turner. He stated that Lt. Dewayne Dykes was terminated for insubordination, submitting a false report, and retaliation. Additionally, Police Chief Billy Mason has retired and is currently seeking election as Marion County Sheriff. Mayor Turner …

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Scam Alert from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office

The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department has recently learned of a phone scam targeting some individuals in the area. The caller states that they have important legal information to discuss with you, and then falsely assured that a warrant has been issued and demands payment of bond money to avoid arrest. Please note that the Sequatchie …

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Jackson County Alabama EMA Offers Tips about Space Heaters

With cold weather upon our region, the Jackson County Alabama Emergency Management is offering tips about space heater safety. They say if you are using a space heater to keep the following in mind: Give it space. Keep all space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn—furniture, curtains, bedding, and clothing. …

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13 Local Football Players Named All-State

The 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State football team includes 9 South Pittsburg Pirates, 3 Marion County Warriors and 1 Grundy County Yellow Jacket. Class 1A OFFENSE QB – Cole Brown, McKenzie* QB – Caden Jones, South Pittsburg, Sr. QB – Nolan Adams, Clay County, Sr. RB – Jaiden Bunch, Coalfield* RB – Ja’Mychal Buckner, …

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VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – Jan. 12, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’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.  

UTV Riders Rescued in Grundy County

On Saturday night, Grundy County EMA responded to the rescue of a UTV that was in danger of flipping over an embankment. Coalmont Fire and Rescue, and other Grundy County EMA volunteers were able to rescue the three occupants and escort them from the wooded area. The individuals did not sustain any injuries.

New Charging Benches Available in Jasper

The Jasper Public Works Department installed four new benches last week. The Town of Jasper is among the initial communities in Southeast Tennessee to be awarded T-Mobile grant funding for 2025. The winning proposal, titled “Stay Connected with Family and Friends,” enabled Jasper to secure over $38,000 for the installation of four solar-powered phone charging …

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Tennessee Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for November 2025 dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point, to 3.6%, compared with the 2024 …

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Layne Announces Campaign for Marion County Mayor

My name is Travis Layne, and I’m running for County Mayor because I believe our County deserves leadership that listens and puts people first. As Mayor, I will lead with integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability. I believe in being accessible, showing up in our communities, and working side by side with families to address real …

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Arrest Report Marion County, TN for Jan. 12

BODINE, JOSHUA L   Age: 32 Class:     Race/Sex: W/M     Intake Date: 01/11/2026 01:45 AM   City: YULEE   Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL   Arrested By Officer: THP FUGATT   Release Date: 01/11/2026 02:48 PM Charge Bond DUI 35000 IMPLIED CONSENT LAW 0 SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE VI 0 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA …

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