Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Children’s Holocaust Memorial to receive glass enclosure

Posted on April 3, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle Schools’ (WMS) Children’s Holocaust Memorial railcar is set to be encased within a glass enclosure following ongoing renovations to the structure. Announced in a statement through WMS’s Facebook page by School Principal Josh Holtcamp, the Children’s Holocaust Memorial railcar is aiming to...
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County school board looks to upgrading sound system at WMS

Posted on March 29, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) has agreed... Read more of this story
Sisco hired as South Pittsburg Police Department’s community service officer

Posted on March 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg has a new officer in town... Read more of this story

News

Children’s Holocaust Memorial to receive glass enclosure

Posted on April 3, 2026 at 9:00 am

Whitwell board approves purchase of new fire equipment

Posted on March 31, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has given the thumbs up for the town’s fire department to utilize $38,150
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Jasper Elementary hosts annual book fair

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Road closures for community events receive the go ahead in South Pittsburg

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Various streets across downtown South Pittsburg are Read more

Board of Education agrees to STEM lab bid

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Entertainment

Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In nearby Sequatchie County, the city of Dunlap was bursting with energetic entertainment as the family operated Great Pages Circus
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Did you know: Actress Jobyna Ralston was from Marion County?

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Did you know that Jobyna Ralston, a well renowned silent film actress from the 1920s, was from Marion County? Born
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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

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Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is Read more

Sports

Marion County Softball Stuns Whitwell Softball in Extra Innings

Posted on April 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County Lady Warriors and Whitwell Lady Tigers faced off last Wednesday in an unforgettable matchup. The game was nothing
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Tigers and Pirates Split District Matchups

Posted on April 2, 2026 at 6:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates and Whitwell Tigers faced off last week in a pivotal district series. The Tigers claimed game one
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Lady Tigers Softball Gets Close Win

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Tigers Outlast Warriors in Thriller

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers and Marion County Warriors faced Read more

Lady Pirates Outduel Lady Owls

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates softball team was Read more

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Obituaries

Jean Nelson Parks

Posted on March 31, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Jean Nelson Parks of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on January 21 in Nashville, Tennessee after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was
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Sheena Alyse Carter, 39

Posted on March 31, 2026 at 2:42 pm

Sheena Alyse Carter, 39 of Rossville, Georgia was called home on Wednesday, March 25. Born on June 13, 1986 to Michael Reynolds
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Dennis Paul Showalter II, 46

Dennis Paul Showalter II, 46 passed away on Thursday, Read more

James Oliver (Jim) Berry Wright

James Oliver (Jim) Berry Wright died at home in Read more

Phyllis Ann (Dover) Miller, 72

Phyllis Ann (Dover) Miller, 72 of Jasper went to Read more

Lifestyles

UT Extension Office Hosts Seed Library

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm

NOVA MCGILL Contributor This past weekend, the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Marion County hosted a Seed Library event, inviting everyone to take
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Goldline Barber Lounge makes debut in Jasper

Posted on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Goldline Barber Lounge, located outside of downtown Jasper on 3630 Main Street, is a brand new barber shop open to
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South Pittsburg welcomes Belle of the Ball to community

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg has welcomed another new business Read more

Jojo’s To Go offers sweet treats and edible delights

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jojo’s To Go, located just outside downtown Read more

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

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Education

Jasper Elementary hosts annual book fair

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Elementary School (JES) has once more opened its doors to families for the school’s annual Book Fair event, with
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Board of Education agrees to STEM lab bid

Posted on March 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) unanimously agreed to the construction of new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
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