Sequatchie County Schools have announced that they will be live streaming the 2023 Sequatchie Valley Marching Band Festival this weekend, weather permitting. The event takes place this Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the high school football stadium with the first performance starting at 3:00 PM CDT. The school says the stream will go live via …
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Man Dies after Pedestrian Vehicle Crash in Pikeville
Bernard R. Ocheltree, from Ohio, has died after apparently walking out in front of a car in Pikeville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, on September 7, around 6 a.m., the 75-year-old man walked into the path of a vehicle on Highway 127 at Rockfort Road. The vehicle was driven by an 86-year-old Tennessee man. …
UPDATE: Tennessee Endangered Child has been Found Safe
An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …
Entertainer John Hiatt Injured in Grundy County
Music entertainer John Hiatt was injured last week after falling at the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County. Hiatt has canceled his tour following the incident that has left him with injuries. His team says he sustained lacerations, bruising, and a debilitating fracture. Hiatt was taken to Erlanger but is now recovering at home under …
Alleged Leader of Tri-State Methamphetamine Distribution Network Arrested
An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to charges against Tammy Stone for supplying methamphetamine to individuals in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During the investigation conducted by the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, Stone was identified as a person who was obtaining large amounts of methamphetamine in the Athens, GA area and then supplying that …
Scottsboro Man Charged with the Murder of His Wife
Alvin Dean Cornelison, a 75-year-old man from Scottsboro, Alabama, has been charged with the murder of his wife after a Thursday incident at the couple’s home. Scottsboro Police say Cornelison confessed to the officers that he had taken the life of his wife, Mary. Her body was found inside their home. Cornelison is currently detained …
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High School Football For September 8
South Pittsburg (3-0) will travel to Sequatchie County (3-0) on Friday, and you can hear the game on The River 104.9 and Country Roads 93.3. The Marion County Warriors (3-0) will host 0-3 Fayetteville on Friday. Hear the live stream of the game on the Nickajack Radio Network at theriver1049.com The Whitwell Tigers (3-0) will …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunlap
Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by joining the walk and Dunlap on Saturday, September 9th. The event will take place at Harris Park; it’s a two (2) mile walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the walk starts at 9 AM. You can register online at act.alz.org/ dunlap. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End …
September is National Preparedness Month
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …



