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 …
JASPER, Tenn. — Two Marion County women are facing felony charges after authorities accused them of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a victim through unauthorized use of financial accounts, credit cards, and checks. According to court records, Veronica Jones and Crystal Crum were arrested following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation dating back …
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The Marion County Highway Department has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to improve county infrastructure, completing paving work on its 70th road in just three years. Marion County Highway Superintendent Cory Pickett announced the achievement this week following the completion of paving work on Kilgore Goforth Road and …
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TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A routine safety checkpoint conducted by the Scottsboro Police Department on Friday night resulted in a drug arrest and the detention of a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to Scottsboro Police, officers were conducting a safety checkpoint in the 16000 block of Highway 35 at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, …
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 …
As temperatures across Tennessee continue to climb toward the upper 80s and beyond, safety experts are warning motorists not to leave certain everyday items inside parked vehicles, where extreme heat can quickly create dangerous conditions. Researchers have found that a vehicle parked in direct sunlight on an 80-degree day can reach temperatures of 120 degrees …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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 …
