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 …
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 …
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — Former Marion County General Sessions Judge Clifford Layne, who served the county for more than three decades, has died. Judge Layne passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was 94. Layne was a Jasper native and graduated from Marion County High School in 1949. He later served in the U.S. …
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UPDATE — 6/8/26 @ 11:44am: The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says a missing 16-year-old who was the subject of a public search has been located safe and sound. According to the sheriff’s department, the teen has been found and is safe. Authorities announced the update Monday and thanked the public for its assistance and concern …
The Town of Jasper is preparing for a four-day community celebration as part of America’s 250th birthday festivities, with events scheduled from July 1 through July 4 culminating in the town’s annual “Big Boom” fireworks celebration. Town officials say the celebration is designed to bring residents and visitors together for four days of family-friendly activities, …
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department has unveiled a newly redesigned website aimed at making information and resources more accessible to residents of the Jasper Highlands community. According to a recent announcement from the department, the new website, located at jasperhighlandsfd.com, features improved navigation, expanded information, and additional resources designed to help answer questions about the …
Tennessee utility customers now have additional protections as a new state law aimed at addressing the growing impact of large-scale data centers officially takes effect. The legislation comes as Tennessee continues to see significant growth in data center development driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other technology-related industries. Lawmakers say the goal is to …
