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Registration Deadline for MCSD Christmas for Kids is November 17

Monday, November 17th, at 3:00 p.m., will be the final day to enroll families in the Annual Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. **Requirements for Enrollment: – You and your child(ren) must be citizens of Marion County. – Valid proof of identification is required. – Please provide proof of income. – Families who …

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You and SVEC Helping Others

It’s that special time of year again…. SVEC offices are filled with angels in need of a little extra holiday cheer. Stop by your local SVEC office to pick an angel and help make someone’s holiday brighter! Please return all gifts by December 3rd in gift bags (not wrapped) so they can get them to …

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Local Communities Receive Tourism Enhancement Grants

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell announced today that 30 communities will receive more than $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to strengthen local tourism assets and drive Tennessee’s continued growth as a world-class destination. The grants help cities and counties enhance experiences, draw more visitors, and increase economic impact. Eligible projects include …

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On-Duty Grundy County Deputy Involved in Chattanooga Crash

A Grundy County deputy sustained injuries in a collision that occurred Wednesday morning in front of a Chattanooga gas station. The incident happened near 3709 Cummings Highway, adjacent to the MAPCO gas station. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the deputy’s vehicle was traveling westbound in the right lane with its emergency …

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Christmas in Jasper Events Planned

It’s time to get signed up for the Christmas events in Jasper. To register for the parade, email maryhaleyadams@jaspertn.gov To register to be a vendor, email jaspertnchristmas@gmail.com

SNAP Benefits Return in Tennessee

During a visit to Dunlap on Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee says Tennessee families relying on SNAP benefits should see full payments restored soon — possibly by Monday. Lee said that partial benefits have already been distributed to Tennessee households after the state applied for emergency approval on Tuesday night. The Tennessee Department of Human Services confirms partial …

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VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – November 10, 2025

Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for November 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.

VIDEO: Town of Kimball City Meeting – November 6, 2025

Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for November 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.

SVEC Works on Power Issue in Grundy County

Sequatchie Valley Electric Co-op was made aware that some of its members in the Grundy County area were experiencing blinking and dimming issues over the last few days. Power blinks and dimming are signs that the system is functioning correctly, clearing temporary problems such as tree limbs brushing against the line or animals making contact …

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Convicted Murderer Declines to Choose Method of Execution

A Chattanooga man on death row has declined to choose how he’ll die. Harold Wayne Nichols, convicted in the 1988 rape and murder of 21-year-old Chattanooga State student Karen Pulley, did not select between the electric chair and lethal injection for his December 11 execution. That means Tennessee will default to lethal injection. The Department …

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