A powerful weather system came through the area late Sunday night. Some Sequachee Valley Electric Corporation customers lost power due to high winds, heavy rain and lightning. SVEC crews and contractors worked throughout the night to retore power outages as quickly as possible throughout the service area. Several trees were reported down in Marion County, …
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Marion County Arrest Report March 15, 2026
BIBIANO CARMONA, JOSE A Age: 36 Class: Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 03/14/2026 02:02 PM City: CONCORD Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: D.PICKETT Release Date: Charge Bond SPEEDING 0 DRIVIG WITHOUT LICENSE 2000 CHILDS, KYRIEN L Age: 19 Class: DETAINEE …
Marion County Fire Departments To Join Statewide TACN Radio Network
Press Release from Jasper Highlands Fire Department: Marion County Fire Departments are preparing to transition to the statewide 800 MHz Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), dramatically improving emergency communications for firefighters and first responders across the county. The current radio system used by Marion County fire departments has long suffered from limited coverage and frequent …
Arrest Report for Marion County, TN, March 13, 2026
CHILDS, KYRIEN L Age: 19 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: B/M Intake Date: 03/12/2026 11:17 PM City: NASHVILLE Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: JPD SMITH Release Date: 03/13/2026 02:56 PM Charge Bond DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE 0 UNLAWFUL POSS OF FIREARM BY FELON 7500 CLARK, …
Scam Alert! Be Alert Concerning Text Messages Warning about an Unpaid Traffic Ticket
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have an “unpaid traffic ticket” and threatening their driving privileges. These messages are not real. If you are a victim of this scam, report your interaction to https://www.ic3.gov/. For more information about common scams and how …
Over $248 Million Additional Unclaimed Property Available to Claim in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Treasury is encouraging Tennesseans to check ClaimItTN.gov for missing money after businesses and organizations across the state turned over an additional $248.6 million in unclaimed property so far since July 1, 2025. Tennesseans may soon receive a letter from the Department notifying them they have unclaimed money. Each year, the Unclaimed Property Division …
Marion County Arrest Report for March 11, 2026
 HAVNER, JESSICA L Age: 32 Class: Race/Sex: W/F Intake Date: 03/08/2026 12:54 AM City: SEQUATCHIE Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: MCSD HULLENDER Release Date: 03/09/2026 12:43 PM  Charge Bond HARRASSMENT 2500 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 0  MARTIN, CHARLES E …
Miss National Cornbread Festival Pageant Information
The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …
Poll Results for Marion County Mayor and Newest Poll
Our weekly poll at www.svalleynow.com is complete. The unofficial poll concerned the selection for Mayor of Marion County. Travis Layne won the unofficial vote with 27% followed by Incumbent David Jackson 24%, Daniel Carter 23%, Tom Hudson 11%, Larry Montegue (10) 5%, Tim Brooks (9) 5%, Patrick Childs 4%, and Benjamin Shankles 2% Our current …
Gas Prices Soar
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …


