Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28:Â The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. The work will be performed from Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM each night. Single-lane closures will be set up, leaving one …
Dade County law enforcement located 19 year-old Devontay Dominique Perkins of South Pittsburg on Monday night July 6, 2026. He was escorted to the Marion County Jail to face multiple charges locally. Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION DUE CARE DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE VI RECKLESS DRIVING FELONY EVADING POSSESSION OF A STOLEN …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook …
The Marion County sheriff’s office has announced a road closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that starting Thursday July 9th that State Route 27 / R A Griffith Highway in Jasper will be closed for through traffic between Stoker Road and the East Valley Road intersection for a culvert replacement. TDOT expects …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
BARNES, SAMUEL I Age: 21 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 07/04/2026 04:29 AM City: JASPER Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested By Officer: M. WALLACE Release Date: 07/04/2026 09:27 AM Charge Bond DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1000 CHESTNUT, CHRISTOPHER L Age: 36 Class: …
On July 3, a special event was held in South Pittsburg to celebrate local veterans. Several dozen veterans’ families, and area mayors attended the event at American Legion Post 62 to acknowledge the service members’ contributions to both the nation and the community. The gathering also featured recognition of distinguished individuals. Vietnam veterans Dr. Rusty …
Last week, the Marion County Government received two new vans. One was for the Marion County Food Bank and the other for Morton Memorial United Methodist Church in Monteagle for their food service. These vans will be used to assist both programs that provide food for those in need. The vans were purchased through a …
