The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) annual “Free Hunting Day,” an event to help create interest in hunting, is this Saturday (August 26). It’s also the start of squirrel season. Residents will be open to hunting without a hunting license and other standard requirements for the day, but hunters are reminded to ask permission if …
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Juvenile Facing Charges after Vandalism at Area Schools
Bryant Alabama Elementary School was vandalized on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The suspect vandalized the school by spray painting bricks, windows, and the marquee and breaking several windows. The damage for this incident was estimated at over $15,000. On Friday, August 18, 2023, a suspect wearing the same clothing and carrying a baseball bat and …
Grundy County Sheriff Says He’s Embarrassed
Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter spoke on Friday before the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Gunter said he was embarrassed after hearing POST’s findings and allegations of violations at his office. He updated the commission that all Grundy County SROs are certified officers. Chief Deputy Brandon King is back on the job …
Awards Presented at Marion County Chamber Annual Banquet
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday night at The Hooch in South Pittsburg. The packed house heard from guest speaker SVEC President Mike Partin as he spoke about changes and the way business is conducted. Partin spoke about how technology continues to change the way business is being done …
Prep Football Report for Friday August 18
Kamden Wellington threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the South Pittsburg Pirates to a blowout win over Oliver Springs. The Pirates held a 49-0 advantage at halftime before winning 56-0. South Pittsburg had 429 total yards, and the Bobcats only managed 14 against the outstanding Pirate defense. Ky’Saun Powell led all …
Injury Crash on I-24 Late Tuesday Morning
Just before noon on Tuesday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an automobile accident with entrapment on I-24 eastbound. Jasper and Kimball departments were called out for mutual aid on the call. There were two passengers, one of which was transported emergency traffic by Puckett EMS in critical condition. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …
“Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins in Sequatchie County
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign now through September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. The Sequatchie …
Local High School Football on WEPG / WSDQ and How to Listen Live
Football season is here and if you’re following your favorite local high school football team here in the Sequatchie Valley, there’s no doubt you’ll want to keep up with them for every game and all season long as great things are expected from all of our local teams and players this season. Add to that …
One Year Anniversary Service to Celebrate Matthew Blansett
Wednesday, August 23, will be the anniversary of a dreadful day in Marion County history. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will be celebrating Matthew Blansett with a few words, a balloon release, and a moment of silence. Join others to pay respect to Detective Blansett, who died in a helicopter crash along with THP Pilot …
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Charity Cook-Out is this Saturday in Kimball
The Knights of Columbus will have a charity cookout to benefit the Tunnels to Towers Foundation on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. in the parking lot at Southern Rehab Physical Therapy across from Lowe’s and Tractor Supply in Kimball. If you are out and about this Saturday, please stop by and grab some …



