April 7, 2026
Lifestyles
Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of general hygiene was recently hosted at the Whitwell Senior Center, where those in attendance…
History
This Week in History: The 1910 Wellington Train Avalanche
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On March 1, 1910, a catastrophic avalanche took place near Wellington in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. It is one…
Obituaries
News
Whitwell council passes first reading for zoning of storage facilities
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Whitwell’s city council has agreed to the first reading of a new ordinance surrounding the official zoning of self and vehicular storage facilities, and miniature warehouses within the city limits. Titled Ordinance #382, it allows for storage facilities and small scale warehouses to be constructed within Whitwell’s city limits.…
Entertainment
Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In nearby Sequatchie County, the city of Dunlap was bursting with energetic entertainment as the family operated Great Pages Circus once again paid the community a visit to provide fun to visiting guests of all ages. The Great Pages Circus is a family-owned traveling circus that has provided entertainment and thrills…
Sports
Jasper softball and baseball seasons kick-off in annual ceremony event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s softball, tee ball, and baseball seasons have once more kicked-off with this year’s annual Opening Day Ceremonies and Team Parade.…
Education
Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4. Attendees…