At 11:20 Tuesday morning, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a tractor-trailer fire on I-24 EB MM 147. Jasper Highlands and Monteagle Fire Departments also reported to the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished, though the load of eggs was marked as a total loss. Around 7:30 Wednesday morning, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was …
A new bill has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly that would ban electronic devices in Tennessee classrooms. The bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, would prohibit students from displaying, using, or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time. The bill was passed in two considerations in the Senate and has been recommended for …
On Wednesday, the Biden administration said it is automatically forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 153,000 borrowers. Loan holders whose debt will be discharged will receive an email informing them of their forgiveness. Those who are eligible have been enrolled in repayment plans for at least 10 years and originally borrowed $12,000 or less …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone not to let your electric bill catch you off guard! Stay up to date with your energy usage by receiving text/email alerts regarding your energy consumption and by viewing your daily usage. When you see your usage go higher than you want, you can make immediate changes inside your …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Marion County should know about upcoming road construction activities impacting traffic. On Wednesday, February 21, and Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am local time each night, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform a double lane closure on I-24 West between mile marker 136 and …
On Friday, Colonial Chemical in New Hope, TN, successfully received its first rail car delivery of raw materials. As pioneers in the specialty surfactant industry, this event is not just a delivery; it’s a historical moment that underscores Colonial Chemical’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. This achievement is the culmination of countless hours …
The State of Tennessee has released voter turnout through the first three days of early and absentee voting for the March 5th Presidential Preference and County Primaries. Marion County had 277 votes in the first three days this year compared to 476 in 2020 Sequatchie County: 108 votes in 2024– 100 in 2020 Grundy County: …
To keep a long-standing tradition in the area alive that started with the former Jasper Journal and South Pittsburg Hustler newspapers and continued most recently with the Marion County News before it ceased publication. SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now) and parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG, and WSDQ radio are the new home for ‘The Best in …
On Saturday night, just before 7:30, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Bessie Jones Road for a multiple structure fire with reports of explosions. Haletown Engines 1 and 3 reported to the scene along with Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments. Firefighters faced many challenges with this fire. Multiple structures, exploding propane, oxygen, and acetylene tanks, …
On Friday, Feb. 16, Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long, and Tennessee Office of Homeland Security Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays presented badges to 20 new Tennessee Office of Homeland Security Special Agents in a graduation ceremony at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Nashville. With Friday’s graduating class, …
