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The Best in the Sequatchie Valley 2025 Winners

THE RESULTS ARE IN… You voted, and the results of the Best in the Sequatchie Valley for 2025 are here! HERE’S YOUR WINNERS FOR THE BEST IN THE SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOR 2025: BEST PLACES… CHURCH…………………..Jasper First Baptist Church CITY LIBRARY……………..Carolyn Stewart Jasper Public Library CIVIC CLUB……………….Jasper Lions Club COLLEGE………………….Chattanooga State COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL…..Joshua K. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern …

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Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Hosting Public Auction

The 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force will be having a public auction on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The auction will be conducted at the Marion County Training Center / Lawson Building located at 300 Ridley Drive, Jasper, Tennessee. Registration and vehicle viewing will begin at 8 am, with the auction starting …

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Local Schools will Compete for Two State Football Championships

South Pittsburg advanced to the BlueCross Bowl for the fifth time in the past six seasons with a 35-7 win at Coalfield on Friday. They finished runner-up last season. The second-ranked Pirates (13-1) will face top-ranked McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium, with the Rebels defeating fourth-ranked Fayetteville 39-0 in …

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Warning

There’s a troubling scam targeting the elder community. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to spread the word. Scammers are calling, claiming to be from the local sheriff’s department, and saying that there’s a warrant for your arrest! To “clear up” this warrant, they ask you to buy prepaid cards like Green Dot or Apple …

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TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be suspended beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain in effect through 6:00 a.m. …

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THP Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint: Date: December 11, 2025 County: Marion Time: 9:00 PM Location: Valley View Hwy @ Coppinger Cove Rd.   Date: December 25, 2025 County: Marion Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 156 @ Blue Bridge   The scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.

DAV & RecruitMilitary to Host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event

What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …

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ChattState, Valmont Partner to Create Tennessee’s First Registered Apprenticeship in Non-Destructive Testing

Chattanooga State Community College and Valmont Industries in Jasper, TN, are teaming up to create opportunities in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). NDT skills complement the trades at Valmont by creating multi-skilled technicians who can inspect and maintain high-value assets, ensuring welds, joints, and materials meet strict safety standards without damaging essential products and structures. The new …

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Marion County Cheerleaders Headed to Nationals

The Marion County High School cheerleaders are going to Nationals! This program hasn’t been to nationals in over 30 years, and these girls are making it happen! From cheering on Friday night to rocking the stage on Saturday, Warrior fans are incredibly proud of them. The cheer team thanks Mindy Kral and Madison Taylore Hensley …

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Football Playoffs Continue for Marion County and South Pittsburg

The South Pittsburg Pirates remain the only team, regardless of classification, that has not allowed a point through three playoff rounds this season. They defeated Clay County 45-0 in another mercy-rule win. South Pittsburg’s defense held Clay County to 142 yards and picked off three passes, one of which was returned 67 yards for a …

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