DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …
UPDATE: Off-Duty THP Trooper Charged Following Crash, Chase and Shooting Near Tracy City
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
Scottsboro Checkpoint Leads to Drug Arrest, Outstanding Warrant Discovery
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A routine safety checkpoint conducted by the Scottsboro Police Department on Friday night resulted in a drug arrest and the detention of a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to Scottsboro Police, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 16000 block of Highway 35 at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, …
Marion County Schools Seeking Applicants for Multiple Open Positions Ahead of New School Year
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education and school district is continuing its search for educators, support staff, transportation personnel, and coaches as preparations continue for the upcoming school year. According to the Marion County Board of Education’s latest employment listing, openings are available across elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout the …
Tennessee Drivers Warned About Common Items That Can Become Dangerous in Hot Vehicles
As temperatures across Tennessee continue to climb toward the upper 80s and beyond, safety experts are warning motorists not to leave certain everyday items inside parked vehicles, where extreme heat can quickly create dangerous conditions. Researchers have found that a vehicle parked in direct sunlight on an 80-degree day can reach temperatures of 120 degrees …
Woman Killed After Being Struck by Train in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Scottsboro on Wednesday, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene near Ridgedale Road in Scottsboro at about 8:49 a.m. after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train. The woman was pronounced dead as a …
Some Sequatchie and Bledsoe County Families Eligible for Additional Summer Food Benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eligible families in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties will begin receiving additional food assistance this week through Tennessee’s Summer Nutrition Initiative, a state-funded program designed to help children access nutritious food while school is out for the summer. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced that benefits will begin being issued June 12 …
Jasper Board Approves New Budget, Selects Building Inspector, Discusses Water Plant Upgrades
JASPER, Tenn. — The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the town’s new fiscal year budget, selected a new building inspector, and received updates on several major projects during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting began with a public hearing on Ordinance 453, the 2025-2026 budget amendment, followed by a …
Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network Announces 2026 “Hee Haw” Fundraiser
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …




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