The Town of Kimball will conduct its regular board meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 6 PM. You can view the meeting live by going to The River 104.9 Facebook page.
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Food Sales Tax Holiday begins Tuesday
Another sales tax holiday begins this week. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:01 am and running through October 31, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Tennesseans will save on grocery bills during the state’s Food Sales Tax Holiday. Tennessee defines food and food ingredients as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated substances that are sold …
New Update on Fatal Crash; Car Victims from Sequatchie Area
As we reported on Wednesday afternoon, one person was killed in a Jasper, TN, accident. We can update you that Jasper Police reports that a tractor-trailer hauling corn crashed into a car and two homes. The truck driver says his brakes went out, leading to the accident on Hwy 150 around 3:30 PM. Jasper Police …
Marion County Chamber Banquet is August 17; Tickets Available beginning July 27
The Marion County Chamber banquet will be held on August 17 at the Hooch in South Pittsburg. The Chamber will celebrate a wonderful year they’ve had with the Marion County business community! The guest speaker for the event will be Mike Partin, President/CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. There will be great food, music, silent …
Strong Storms Power through the area on Thursday
A strong thunderstorm powered through the valley on Thursday afternoon, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Several communities lost power due to the severe winds and lightning. Outages occurred in Bledsoe, Marion, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Flash flooding also appeared in several areas in the Sequatchie Valley.
Who Needs Art?
As a local artist, art volunteer and graphic designer, I need art and I am so honored to have the opportunity to write a weekly article for Sequatchie Valley Now about the Arts in our communities. I hope, each week, you will enjoy reading and learning more about art and opportunities to support and take …
David Carroll’s News and Notes: Leave My CPAP Out of It
You know you’re getting old when you remember that we used to elect a president every 4 years, and we didn’t think about the next election until at least 3 years later. These days, the next presidential campaign begins immediately after the inauguration. In 2020 we elected a guy, and for reasons both good and …
‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert issued for area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) along with the the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued an Air Quality Alert for Marion, Sequatchie, Hamilton, and Bradley Counties in Tennessee along with Dade, Catoosa, and Walker in North Georgia for Monday, July 17th. The ‘Code Orange’ Air Quality Alert is for particulate matter (meaning …
THP Hiring State Troopers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they are currently hiring troopers across the state. The new starting pay for the rank of Trooper Cadet is $65,004 / year, with the new salary going into effect as of July 1, 2023. The application deadline to apply for the position of Tennessee State Trooper is July …
FAITH: God’s Amazing Grace
This week I will be involved with not just one but two ladies becoming centurions. That means both will made one hundred years of age. They are sister-in-laws to boot. Both are in relatively good heath for their age and their minds are as sharp as ever. One of them is named Lois and she …
