June 5, 2026
Lifestyles
Mother’s Day Market opens to all on Courthouse Square
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In time for Mother’s Day, Jasper’s Courthouse Square was bursting with vendors and visitors alike during this year’s annual Mother’s Day…
History
This Week in History: The Birth of Blue Jeans
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On May 20, 1873, a quiet but important moment in clothing history took place when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted…
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Free fishing day June 6
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Tennesseans can fish for free June 6 as the state observes the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day with kids 15 and under able to fish without a license all week. Free Fishing Day is named in honor of Bobby Wilson who retired in 2022 after more than 40 years of service…
Entertainment
Free fishing day June 6
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Tennesseans can fish for free June 6 as the state observes the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day with kids 15 and under able to fish without a license all week. Free Fishing Day is named in honor of Bobby Wilson who retired in 2022 after more than 40 years of service…
Sports
Marion County’s Season Ends in Sectionals After Successful Year
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County baseball team had tremendous success throughout the season. Unfortunately, the Warriors were unable to win at White House-Heritage and…
Education
Whitwell Middle School places first in Kindness Games contest
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School recently placed first among 10 schools from across the nation in this year’s nationwide Kindness Games contest. Hosted…