Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Blood Moon – Lunar eclipse Tuesday morning

Posted on February 24, 2026 at 1:14 pm

DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Middle Tennesseans will get to witness a Blood Moon Tuesday morning; however, only the early birds will see the rare astronomical phenomenon as it will happen just before dawn March 3. The lunar eclipse will reach totality at 5:04 a.m. (CST) and will remain...
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Whitwell library hosts annual Winterfest

Posted on February 22, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library recently held its... Read more of this story
Jasper board approve pay increase for police department

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen unanimously approved... Read more of this story

News

Blood Moon – Lunar eclipse Tuesday morning

Posted on February 24, 2026 at 1:14 pm

DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Middle Tennesseans will get to witness a Blood Moon Tuesday morning; however, only the early birds will see the rare
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New Hope board approve public records policy

Posted on February 23, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer New Hope’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) recently passed a new resolution to adopt an official public records policy
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Board of Education members receive recognition for School Board Appreciation Month

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education were Read more

Whitwell library hosts annual Winterfest

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library recently held Read more

Jasper board approve pay increase for police department

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen unanimously Read more

Entertainment

Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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Jasper Parks and Rec announce holiday events for 2026

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Write During Jasper’s January city meeting, Park Read more

New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the Read more

Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known Read more

Sports

Whitwell Middle School Boys Basketball Turn Hard Work Into Major Success

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 2:45 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer There was no doubt early in the season that Whitwell Middle School basketball had something special. That journey ultimately ended in
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Whitwell Middle School Basketball Defeats CSLA in Region Semifinals

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Middle School Lady Tigers basketball team won the district tournament, earning the right to host the first round of
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South Pittsburg Boys Claim Regular Season District Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates knew heading into last Read more

Lady Warriors Take Home Win Against Tigers

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Marion County girls basketball snapped its recent Read more

Whitwell’s Kaiden Billingsley Reaches New Heights for Whitwell Basketball

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Kaiden Billingsley is widely known around Whitwell Middle Read more

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Obituaries

Tyra Dionne Jackson, 69

Posted on February 23, 2026 at 4:54 pm

Tyra Dionne Jackson, 69 of Jasper was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 21. Born on
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Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 8:00 am

Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89 of Jasper was called home on Wednesday, February 18. Born on March 29, 1936 to Stella Marie
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Sonja K. Lewis, 92

Sonja K. Lewis, 92 of Jasper was called home Read more

Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74

Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74 of Jasper was called home Read more

Barbara Reames, 75

Barbara Reames, 75 of South Pittsburg passed away on Read more

Lifestyles

Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially welcomed Raceway Gas into the community with open arms during the facility’s grand
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Read more

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High Read more

AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

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Education

Board of Education members receive recognition for School Board Appreciation Month

Posted on February 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education were recently recognized for their work and dedication to the school system as part
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Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the “Interact Clubs Showcase of Service” beginning at 6:00 PM CT on Wednesday, February
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