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Local Veterns Honrored on Saturday

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 …

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Marion County Receive Vans for Two Food Programs

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 …

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Whitwell Student Honored by SVEC

Congratulations to our very own Tim Yates of Whitwell High School for placing 2nd Place statewide in the Washington Youth Tour Short Story Contest, with his story standing out among thousands of entries from across Tennessee. He was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. What an …

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Marion County, TN Arrest Report July 1, 2026

  ANDERSON, CHESTER L   Age: 36 Class: DETAINEE    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 06/28/2026 08:29 PM    City: HIGDON    Arrested By Department: NEW HOPE POLICE DEPT    Arrested By Officer: T HOBBS    Release Date: 06/30/2026 12:00 PM    Charge Bond FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 0   BOURQUE, PAUL L   Age: …

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Tennessee Highway Patrol Competing to be America’s Best-Looking Cruiser

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is asking Tennesseans for their vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest. This year’s photo features a new Chevy Tahoe. To cast your vote for THP, visit bit.ly/VoteTHP26. Once on the AAST voting site, scroll down the page to select Tennessee. Voting for …

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Heat Safety Encouraged as Extreme Temperatures Impact Tennessee

Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …

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Marion County Jail Input Report for June 28, 2026

  CABE, WILLIAM E   Age: 44 Class: DETAINEE    Race/Sex: W/M      Intake Date: 06/26/2026 02:42 PM    City: DUNLAP    Arrested By Department: JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT    Arrested By Officer: F. MORRIS    Release Date:     Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (GS) 0   CASE, LEVI B   Age: 21 Class: …

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America 250: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across the Area

Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …

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VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – June 22, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.

Intentional Fiber Cuts on Whitwell Mountain Disrupt Internet Service; Investigation Underway

WHITWELL, Tenn. — Authorities and utility officials are investigating what SVEConnect describes as intentional and criminal damage to fiber-optic infrastructure on Whitwell Mountain that disrupted internet service for customers in the Mt. Olive community. According to SVEConnect, fiber lines were deliberately cut on two consecutive days along the 2500 block of Mt. Olive Road last …

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