Former Marion County Warrior Jacob Saylors is headed back to the NFL as he has signed with the New York Giants. The 23 year-old Saylors just finished playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL where he was the second leading rusher in the league with 461 yards on 94 carries. He scored 8 …
The Town of Jasper has had a lot of questions about what they are building in the park. City officials are glad to announce that we are adding a nature trail on the old railroad tracks. This will add over a half mile and tie in with the current walking track. They are asking everyone …
On Sunday night at 10:23 PM CST Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound MM 161 for a multi-vehicle accident involving a tree fallen on the interstate. Haletown Fire, TDOT, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office worked together to clear the crashes, then clear the tree from the road. One victim was transported by …
34 year-old Kisha Tozier of South Pittsburg went missing on May 16, 2024. Authorities and her family and friends have been searching for her since. On Saturday the Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported that Tozier had been found safe. No other information was released.
A bear was spotted again over the weekend in Marion County. The bear was seen in the Battle Creek area near Kimball. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are reminding residents and visitors to be vigilant and safe during the summer travel season, especially when it comes to …
MARION COUNTY I-24 from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146) to near SR-27 (US-72, MM 152): The contractor will be working on I-24 EB and WB from MM 146 to MM 152 to perform resurfacing operations. Work will be performed Sunday nights through Friday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM each night. No …
The Tennessee Department of Education has released statewide average 3rd grade and 4th grade results for the ELA portion of the spring 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program (TCAP) assessment. Third grade student scores remained steady as 4th grade student scores showed significant improvement, thanks to the nation-leading, comprehensive statewide literacy strategy for Tennessee public schools. …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is offering free 15-inch cable locks that secure most shotguns, rifles, pistols, and revolvers. The cable lock works by running through the barrel or action of the firearm preventing it from being fired. The rubber coating on the cable helps to protect the firearm. The cable lock has …
Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be purchased …
Principal Dr. Heath Thacker of Jasper Middle School needs to clarify some information that was reported by one local media outlet. It was not Sequatchie Valley Now. Since Marion County Schools broke ground on the new Jasper Middle school in October of 2022 there have been only two scenarios for them moving into the new …
