The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is now requiring water utilities to test sewage sludge known as biosolids for PFAS before using them as fertilizer on farmland. PFAS, a category of chemicals used in everything from non-stick cooking to firefighting foam to waterproof clothing, are often called “forever chemicals” and are linked to …
Millions of Americans will see some significant changes when they file their 2025 tax returns starting in January. On the positive for many, the Child Tax Credit is increasing to $2,200 per child, providing more support for families. Seniors may also qualify for an additional deduction, offering extra relief for retirees. Additionally, the IRS is …
Class A, Region 3 REGION OVERALL W L W L Whitwell 2 0 2 5 Copper Basin 1 1 2 5 Sale Creek 0 0 6 0 South Pittsburg 0 0 5 1 Lookout Valley 0 2 2 5 Class 2A, Region 2 REGION OVERALL W L W L Eagleton Academy 1 0 6 1 …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s City Meeting for October 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Five additional current and former students have joined a lawsuit against the University of the South, claiming exposure to black mold in campus housing made them sick and disrupted their education, according to a story by WZTV in Nashville. Attorneys with Just Well Law, PLLC, and Davis & Davis announced the update on Monday, saying …
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving water quality statewide. For the first time, incentives will be offered for projects in economically distressed and at-risk counties. Eligible applicants include local governments, conservation districts, universities, and nonprofits. Proposals are due Dec. 1, 2025. …
A lengthy narcotics investigation by the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit ended Monday, October 6, with multiple arrests and a large drug seizure during a raid in Fyffe, Alabama. According to the sheriff’s office, the DeKalb County Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Hammonds Road, seizing 101 grams …
Marion County Youth Basketball Association (MCYBA) will soon be getting the 2025-2026 season underway and sign-ups will begin starting on October 26th. MCBYA is for players grades Pre-K through 5th Grade. In-person sign-ups will take place between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon at the Marion County High School Gym on Saturday, October 25th; Saturday, November …
The Marion County Election Commission has given public notice of their next regular meeting date for October 2025. The meeting, open to all residents of Marion County, TN and all interested persons in the public, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Marion County Election Commission building at 109 Academy Avenue in …
Parkridge Health System has opened a new outpatient mental health services location at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) campus. The Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center offers services to UTC students, faculty, and staff and include individual and group-based therapy by licensed therapists in a non-hospital, office-based setting. The center also provides evaluations and treatment …
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