All but two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in July, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from June to July in 93 counties. Obion was the only county where the rate remained the same in the month-to-month …
Tennessee is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy by fully funding her Imagination Library program in 2027. House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Chairman Bo Watson announced that the state will cover all local costs, with funds included in the 2027 state budget. Dolly Parton launched the library in Sevier County back in 2004. Since then, the program …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will …
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett dedicated more than 20 years of service to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the citizens. Prior to being elected as Sheriff, he also served as a police officer for the City of South Pittsburg. Throughout his career, Sheriff Burnett has not only served as a sworn law enforcement officer, …
At 3:17 on Sunday afternoon Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire next to a garage fully involved. While enroute to the scene, Haletown was notified that the garage became involved and mutual aid was requested from Jasper and Kimball fire. The car and garage were a total loss. No injuries were reported.
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/30/202 DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …
New Marion County Sheriff Chris Webb has been sworn into office. Sheriff Webb thanked the public after taking the Oath to serve as your next Sheriff on Saturday. Sheriff Webb has served in law enforcement for 33 years as he begins his reign as sheriff. He said he was honored to have family and friends …
South Pittsburg at Silverdale Acad.–The River 104.9 Marion County at Polk County– The River 104.9 stream Bledsoe County at Whitwell– The River 104.9 stream Signal Mountain at Sequatchie County—Country Roads 93.3 Grundy County at @ Innovation Academy (Springfield, TN) Pisgah, Al at North Jackson North Sand Mtn., Al at Woodville Dade County, GA at Lafayette …
Last year Jamychal Buckner was a football star for the South Pittsburg Pirates. One year later he was facing a rape charge. After being accused of raping a 16-year-old he has pleaded guilty to reduced charges, avoiding the rape charge that led to his arrest earlier this summer. He pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor …
Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon (local time), and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird. Doves are found throughout various regions in the state, with the highest concentration in farming areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources …
