At 8:24 Monday night, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, New Hope Fire, TWRA, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Nickajack Cave Wildlife Area for a mass water rescue. A tour group of 33 stranded kayakers, including children, had become stranded. High winds and choppy waters had formed ahead of last night’s storm. Puckett …
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Educate Senior Citizens about Scammers
As many of you know, scammers frequently target senior citizens. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is asking everyone to help educate seniors. Should they receive a call asking for personal information, money, or gift cards, teach them to NEVER do these things. The sheriff’s department receives calls daily about scammers spoofing phone numbers to make …
Tennessee Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday Travel
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 1, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …
We are Happy to be Corrected; Ketner’s Mill Country Fair will take place
We stand corrected. Despite various reports, including ours, the Ketner’s Mill Country Fair will occur in October. Frank McDonald Jr. is retiring and has decided to sell Ketner’s Mill in Whitwell. The asking price is $2.5 million. McDonald confirmed with Sequatchie Valley Now that he is putting together a team so that the Ketner’s Mill …
Ketner’s Mill for Sale; No Country Fair for 2024
Frank McDonald Jr. is retiring and has decided to sell Ketner’s Mill in Whitwell. This will end Ketner’s Mill Country Fair this October. The asking price is $2.5 million. The historic mill is the central feature of the property, which includes 1.19 miles of river frontage and .44 miles of road frontage. There are two …
Local Retired Paramedic Wins National Award
The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Vanguard Awards. The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals. Sixteen winners represent a diverse group of dedicated individuals who have significantly contributed to mobile healthcare. Tennessee has one winner, and it is Vicki Messer | Paramedic, retired …
Emotional Support Animals are Now Banned from Tennessee Restaurants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law banning emotional support animals (ESAs) from indoor areas of “food service establishments.” Dogs were already banned inside buildings that prepare or serve food, but the law specifically extends the ban to include emotional support animals. Only trained service dogs, police dogs, and fish in tanks …
Dunlap’s Valley Fest is May 4 & 5
Valley Fest is a two-day Family Festival in the heart of Dunlap. This annual event features a Carnival, Food, Crafts and Artisans, and fantastic Music. This is the 12th year for Valley Fest, and this year’s event will be held on May 4 and 5. May 4 headliner is Kentucky Headhunters. May 5 is T.G. …
Congratulations to Sequachee Valley Electric President Mike Partin
Last week, Sequachee Valley Electric’s President/CEO Mike Partin was elected Vice President of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Board of Directors. NRECA is a leader in the national energy discussion. As an officer on the NRECA board, he will be able to help influence the policymaking and decisions that affect day-to-day work and …
Kimball Church of Christ Toy Drive
Many of us are beginning our spring cleaning; please remember the Kimball Church of Christ toy drive. Good, clean toys and kids’ clothes are always appreciated; drop them off on the porch of the little house beside the church. Donna Nelson works hard all year to give parents a dignified and private “shopping” experience for …



