Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …
Tag: New Hope
Nominations Open Now for “Best in the Sequatchie Valley”
The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025, and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio, is proud to announce the return of ‘The Best in …
Marion County Celebrates Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote
The Marion County Election Commission is proud to join a national movement recognizing the essential role of poll workers in strengthening democracy and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot with confidence. The “Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote” initiative, launched by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) highlights the vital contributions of election workers …
Whitwell Man Faces Charge of Abuse of Corpse after His Father’s Remains are Located
Richard Keith Wilder of Whitwell, Tennessee, is facing charges after authorities discovered that he allegedly disposed of his deceased father’s remains in a fire pit. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department received a tip that Wilder had hidden and burned his father’s body at a location in Mullins Cove. Detectives, with the help of the Hamilton …
Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in Tennessee
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), after several months of steady unemployment rates, newly released July data reflects a slight change in Tennessee’s jobless rate. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 3.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point over June’s rate. One year ago, the …
Major Work This Week at I-75/I-24 Interchange
Drivers traveling near the I-75 and I-24 interchange are advised to anticipate changes in traffic patterns due to upcoming construction scheduled for next week. This work is part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s initiative to expand and enhance the heavily trafficked interchange. Construction crews will concentrate on upgrading I-24 East between …
Erlanger Introduces Mobile App
Erlanger has introduced a new mobile app, ErlangerNOW, to assist patients and visitors in navigating its facilities. According to Erlanger, the app provides navigation for its practices, clinics, and parking areas. It includes turn-by-turn directions at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger East Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger Medical Mall. Additional features include access to …
Senator Blackburn Running for Governor
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. They will compete to replace GOP Gov. Bill Lee, who is reaching the limit of two four-year terms in office. Blackburn and Rose are both strong supporters …
Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles Scam Continues
A text scam impersonating the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles is spreading around the area. If you receive a text from the scammers asking for traffic ticket fees or toll violations, do not click on the link! Please note that the TN DMV does not collect traffic ticket fees. If you have already provided personal …
Jasper Highlands Fire Department Becomes Affiliate Member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) is now an official Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) affiliate member. This is an Association of Life-Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units, with members organized, trained, and equipped for various rescues and first aid work. TARS also provides a variety of rescue training, which offers potential cost savings …
