South Pittsburg Pirates recognized for championship title

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were recognized by the Marion County Commissions for their victory and becoming the 2025 TSSAA Class
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South Pittsburg Basketball Wins District Championship

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates basketball team captured the regular-season District Championship. Last Tuesday, they had the opportunity to add a District
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Whitwell Tigers Basketball Makes History in Region Tournament Win Over Copper Basin

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Lady Tigers Stun Lady Pirates in District Tournament

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates and Whitwell Lady Read more

Pirates Fend Off Tigers in District Tournament

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Clifford Rector II, 45

Posted on March 9, 2026 at 10:52 am

    Clifford Rector II, age 45 of Jasper was called home on Monday, March 2. Born on October 27, 1980 in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
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Marty Stephen Roberts, 65

Posted on March 9, 2026 at 8:01 am

    Marty Stephen Roberts, 65 of Jasper was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3. Born on
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Mary “Magdalene” Higdon, 84

    Mary “Magdalene” Higdon, 84 of South Pittsburg soared to Read more

Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76

    Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76 of Jasper was called home Read more

David Levi Webb, 72

    David Levi Webb, 72 of Jasper was called home Read more

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of general hygiene was recently hosted at the Whitwell Senior Center, where those in
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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

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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

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County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

  Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 10:13 am

  CASEY PHILIPS Contributor  Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on
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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

Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19

JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the Read more

RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board Read more