Friday, February 13th, 2026

TVA hosts presentation at Raccoon Mountain Pump Station

Posted on February 13, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently hosted a presentation dedicated to energy production and the company’s future goals as part of its ongoing American Energy Tour at TVA’s Raccoon Mountain Pump Station. Created in 1933 during the Great Depression, TVA is among one...
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MCHS hosts mobile blood drive

Posted on February 8, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County High School (MCHS) recently welcomed one... Read more of this story
Marion County Commission approves Health Department change order

Posted on February 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission recently approved a change... Read more of this story

News

TVA hosts presentation at Raccoon Mountain Pump Station

Posted on February 13, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently hosted a presentation dedicated to energy production and the company’s future goals as
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Tennessee Valley Authority warns of fake emails and texts

Posted on February 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has issued a warned of phishing scams via text messages and emails pertaining power outages
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Sheriff’s Department to receive new vests and accessories

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is set Read more

Hulu begins to shut down for 2026

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Hulu, a popular streaming service platform owned Read more

MCHS hosts mobile blood drive

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County High School (MCHS) recently welcomed 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’s Kaiden Billingsley Reaches New Heights for Whitwell Basketball

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Kaiden Billingsley is widely known around Whitwell Middle School as a great student, classmate, and all-around good kid. He has earned
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Whitwell Middle School Boys Basketball Historic Season Comes to an End

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Middle School basketball team accomplished things this season that no other team in program history can claim — winning
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Tigers split District Showdown With Pirates

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer A district matchup always brings energy, but when Read more

Marion County Wins on Queen of the Court Night

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County Lady Warriors and Warriors were Read more

Whitwell Basketball Sweeps Lookout Valley

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday, the Whitwell Tigers went on the Read more

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Obituaries

Barbara Reames, 75

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 8:00 am

Barbara Reames, 75 of South Pittsburg passed away on Friday, February 6, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength.
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Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, 63

Posted on February 9, 2026 at 10:53 am

Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, age 63 of South Pittsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6. Born on March 22, 1962 in
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Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Wood, 67

Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Wood, beloved wife, devoted mother, proud Read more

Justin Price Evans, 42

Justin Price Evans, 42 of Whitwell was called home Read more

Betty “Sue” Stephens, 85

Betty “Sue” Stephens, 85 of South Pittsburg passed away Read more

Lifestyles

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

Posted on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Store, spoke at the Powells Crossroads Ruritan Club’s recent meeting to discuss the
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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

Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

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Weather

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Education

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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RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

Posted on January 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board of Education’s (BoE) standing with academics and behavioral support through the implementation of
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