Families looking for an affordable way to beat the summer heat will have several opportunities to enjoy family-friendly films on the big screen this summer as the historic Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg launches its Summer Staycation Movie Series. The special daytime movie lineup will feature four popular family films during June and July, with …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. CDT at the Senior Citizens Activity Center on Elm Avenue to consider several budgetary and contractual matters. According to the published agenda, city leaders will consider Resolution 1061, …
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Six outstanding students from across the Sequatchie Valley region are on their way to the nation’s capital as part of the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) and SVEConnect, and other local cooperatives around the country. The students earned the opportunity through SVEC’s annual Washington Youth …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County 4-H is inviting area youth to take part in its upcoming ‘Aim Smart: Youth Shooting Sports and Hunter Education’ program this summer, offering hands-on instruction in firearm safety, responsible shooting practices, and outdoor ethics. The three-day program will be held July 13-15 and is designed to help young participants develop …
A man from Indiana who disappeared while visiting Tennessee for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been found safe after a two-day search, according to WZTV in Nashville. Trevor Lines, 28, of South Bend, Indiana, was located Saturday evening by officers with the Goodlettsville Police Department after being reported missing earlier in the week. …
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 100,000 Tennesseans are no longer receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to newly released federal data showing a significant decline in participation across the state. SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, provides grocery assistance to low-income individuals and families. Tennessee remains one of the states with …
JASPER, Tenn. — The Jasper Highlands Fire Department has been accepted as a member of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association (TSMA), a move department leaders say will strengthen emergency response capabilities and enhance regional cooperation during large-scale incidents. In an announcement released Thursday, the department said membership in the association connects Jasper Highlands firefighters with …
