SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 safely began a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage Friday evening after generating more than 13.2 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free energy during its most recent, 521-day operational cycle. “TVA is a nuclear energy leader and planned outages like this one allow us to complete …
If you commute to and from the Chattanooga area or within the city limits during school hours, motorists now have more good reasons to be mindful of their speed. The City of Chattanooga’s new school zone traffic cameras activate for two school zones in the area starting on Monday, October 6th. The Chattanooga Police Department …
A man accused of shooting a Scottsboro Police officer in the hand and then leading authorities on a 21-hour-long manhunt back and in July is facing two new charges. According to court documents, after a grand jury hearing in early September, 29-year-old Daniel McCarn is now charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and attempting …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’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.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) is launching BlueHorizon, a full-time, paid apprenticeship program offering an accelerated path to an Associate Degree in Health Sciences from Chattanooga State Community College and a full-time paid customer service role at BlueCross. Roy Vaughn, SVP and chief human resources officer for BlueCross, noted that as rising costs continue to …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone that October is Anti-Bullying Month. It’s a reminder to take a stand against bullying in any form. Parents, let’s have those crucial conversations with our kids about the impact of their words and actions. Choosing kindness can make a world of difference. A simple smile, a greeting, or …
On Wednesday, October 1st, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to an abandoned home in Altamont, where suspected homemade pipe bombs were found. The area was cleared and secured for safety, and the Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad quickly responded and recovered the devices. The sheriff’s department said they were grateful for their fast and professional …
Governor Bill Lee has officially declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Tennessee. According to the 2024 TBI Crime in Tennessee Report, 60,495 domestic violence victims were reported in the state last year. The full report can be viewed here: TBI Annual Report 2023-2024. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call …
South Pittsburg will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Marion County is at home this week against region opponent Bledsoe County in a battle of two ranked teams. Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (2-4, 2-0) is at …
On Wednesday morning at 05:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a vehicle fire in the Whiteside Loop area. Upon arrival, firemen found the vehicle fully engulfed. The firefighters quickly deployed hoses and started battling the blaze. The fire was a total loss, but thankfully, no one was injured.
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