…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY… * WHAT…Freezing rain is expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch. * WHERE…Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Marion, and the higher elevations of Rhea and Hamilton Counties. Grundy County …
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Roadway Update for Marion and Sequatchie County TN along with Jackson County, Alabama
As of 3:55 pm. Here is an update on road conditions in Marion County: Hwy 134 (299) is open and has been salted. Hwy 150 (Jasper Mtn) has been cleared and salted and is open for travel. Hwy 156 is CLOSED at the top of the mountain at Patton School Rd. Please DO NOT go …
Urgent Message from the Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking consumers to take special steps to conserve electricity between 6-10 a.m. Wednesday, as the power supplier will be working to meet record power demand amid zero-degree temperatures. TVA asks customers across the Valley to do the following between 6-10 a.m.: – Lower your thermostat by two or three …
Blood Assurance Asking the Public to Help
Blood Assurance’s blood collections have been significantly impacted by the winter storm, resulting in the closure of donation centers and cancellations of blood drives. The storm is occurring at a critical time, as the community blood center only has a one-day supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance needs around 400 donors …
All School Systems Closed on Tuesday and Three have also Closed for Wednesday
In a history-making move, all school systems in Tennessee are closed on Tuesday, and some have already closed on Wednesday. Three school systems have already closed on Wednesday. They are Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties. Dade County, GA, and Jackson County, Alabama, are closed on Tuesday. Chattanooga State and UTC are closed on Tuesday. Cities …
Brutal Cold brings on High Demand for Electric Power
As the temperatures continue to dip, the Tennessee Valley Authority said it expected its most significant demands for electricity to happen on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Nashville Weather Service, Snow has blanketed Tennessee from two to nine inches. Energy authorities said the demand won’t drop off as much through the day if it …
SVEC Says Be Prepared for Extreme Cold
Are you ready for the predicted temperature drops over the next few days? Extreme winter weather typically means increased energy use. Keep your home warm and safe while saving energy and money with these tips from the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. Don’t block the heat. Make sure all air vents and other heating elements are …
TWRA Photo Contest
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is accepting photos for its 2024-25 calendar and license contest. The annual contest determines which wildlife photos will be featured in the agency’s next calendar and on license cards issued by the TWRA. Photographers can send in up to 10 of their favorite fishing, hunting, boating, and native wildlife …
Fentanyl Distribution Investigation Leads to Four Arrests
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, working with the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, continues its work to reduce the presence of dangerous drugs throughout Sequatchie County and the judicial district. Recently, another drug investigation was wrapped up, resulting in the arrests of four individuals. After several weeks of investigation, charges of Criminal Conspiracy …



