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Stolen Polaris Razor Reported

A 2016 Polaris Razor 1000 XP was reported as stolen from 600 Choctaw Trail off Hwy 27 (Suck Creek Mountain) between 10:30 PM on March 26, 2024, and 6 PM on March 27. If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Department at 423-942-2525.

Unemployment Drops in All 95 Counties

More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February. According to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, every county recorded lower unemployment rates for the month. All 95 counties showed an improved unemployment situation compared to their revised January numbers. …

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Bloodanooga Returns to UT-Chattanooga

Get ready to level up and be a hero! The UT-Chattanooga community is invited to participate in the quest to help local hospital patients as the university and Blood Assurance host the semi-annual Bloodanooga blood drive. The theme for this event is Super Mario! The two-day blood drive will take place April 1-2, from 10 …

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Best in the Sequatchie Valley Nominations CLOSE at Noon Friday

To keep a long-standing tradition in the area alive that started with the former Jasper Journal and South Pittsburg Hustler newspapers and continued most recently with the Marion County News before it ceased publication earlier last year, SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and WEPG and WSDQ radio is proud to announce …

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New Piano Keyboard Lab at Whitwell Middle School

On Wednesday, Whitwell Middle School received a new state-of-the-art piano keyboard lab thanks to generous donations from the Community Foundation of Chattanooga, Lyndhurst Foundation, and Songbirds Foundation. The piano lab has 24 state-of-the-art keyboards to help students who want to learn how to play.

Eggstravaganza is Friday in Jasper

The Town of Jasper will have its Eggstravaganza this Friday with inflatables, face painting, food, and more from 6-8 PM. The Egg Hunt will begin at 7 PM with grand prize eggs. All activities will take place at the ball fields in Jasper. There will be four age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. You …

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Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department Receives Donation for Dual-Purpose Narcotics Detection/Passive Tracking Dog

Project K-9 Hero, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs, proudly announces its latest initiative in support of law enforcement. Founder and CEO Jason Johnson has confirmed that Project K-9 Hero will be donating the necessary funding to the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office for the acquisition …

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National Cornbread Pageant Winners

The National Cornbread Pageant was held on Saturday. Various age competitions were held for Girls ages 2 to 18 years old. Young ladies were welcomed to compete live in Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Hamilton, Franklin, Dade Co., GA, and Jackson County, AL. Winners: Baby Miss-Clarabelle Bailey Tiny Miss-Shelby Lowe Little Miss-Madelyn Dotson Junior Miss-Mackenzie Brooks Teen …

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Marion County Deputy Receives Proclamation of Valor

Monday, March 25, 2024, the Marion County Commission awarded Marion County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Christian “Chayce” Ladd with a Proclamation of Valor. Deputy Chayce Ladd, while off duty, was at the emergency room in Sequatchie County on February 4, 2024, when an inmate began resisting & fighting with a Sequatchie County Corrections Officer. Ultimately, Deputy …

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Educate Senior Citizens about Scammers

As many of you know, scammers frequently target senior citizens. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is asking everyone to help educate seniors. Should they receive a call asking for personal information, money, or gift cards, teach them to NEVER do these things. The sheriff’s department receives calls daily about scammers spoofing phone numbers to make …

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