The first day of school is just around the corner, and here is a list of area systems and start dates: Tennessee Bledsoe County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Grundy County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Marion County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Sequatchie County – August 7th (First Full …
The TSSAA’s Legislative Council met virtually on July 13 to take action on six proposed changes to the association’s bylaws. Several clarifications were made to existing rules, however two of the approved changes were related to unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators. The Council added language allowing the TSSAA to fine a school a minimum of $250 …
On Monday, July 17, 2023) at 2:11 PM Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department was assigned to a report of a house with smoke inside at a residence on State Street. The residents returned home to discover the fire and were able to retrieve the pets safely. Dunlap patrolman Hobbs arrived first and upgraded the call to …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is underway across the area this week, as law enforcement officials in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina aim to reduce speeding across the southern states. Departments from city and county level to state highway patrols in all of the aforementioned are voluntarily participating in the ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’. …
A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Cary Paradis for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. During the investigation, it was learned that Paradis picked up a large amount of meth in Atlanta, and intended to deliver …
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Valley Broadcasting, WEPG and WSDQ radio (The River 104.9 FM in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 FM in Sequatchie County) officially announce the launch of SValleyNow.com as a new local online newspaper; naming one of the Southeast’s most experienced and recognized broadcasters, play-by-play sportscasters and journalists, Lucky Knott, …
If you’ll be traveling in or around the Chattanooga area over the coming weeks, you will want to be aware of some upcoming ramp closures that could impact your commute. The upcoming closures are part of the I-24/I-75 Interchange Phase II Project, which includes replacement work for several of the ramps on I-24 approaching the …
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As you may know by now, I love rock ‘n roll oldies. That’s what I grew up listening to. Now, all these decades later, I’m playing catch-up. There’s almost always some song from the 60s, 70s or 80s blaring from my car speakers, and that’s me trying to sing along. The other day, a song …
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. The call came in just before 2:00 PM Central Time, for a home located in the Valley View community. Officers with the Dunlap Police Department had units on the scene that reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Dunlap Engines …
