June 18, 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 Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in one of the most famous royal ceremonies in modern history. The…
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News
BoE approves invoices for STEM lab projects
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) has agreed to pay in invoices towards the awarded bidder SmartLab’s parent company, Creative Learning Systems, pertaining to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) lab projects at Jasper and Whitwell Middle Schools. In the BoE’s June meeting, members of the board unanimously agreed to…
Entertainment
South Pittsburg Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Flag Day Parade
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Along with the yearly celebration for America’s 250th birthday, the city of South Pittsburg held a parade in honor of the flag. The parade started at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. People from all around Marion County were encouraged to celebrate as well. Many floats and vehicles were decorated in America’s…
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
BoE approves invoices for STEM lab projects
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) has agreed to pay in invoices towards the awarded bidder SmartLab’s parent company, Creative Learning…