May 23, 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: Lady Gaga’s Historic Copacabana Concert
NOVA MCGILL Contributor In 2025, Lady Gaga made history with a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The event drew an…
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News
Public hearing for budget held at Whitwell City Hall
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A public hearing regarding the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year in budgeting, as well as a potential increase in property taxes, was held at Whitwell City Hall. During the public hearing hosted on Thursday, May 7, Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) gathered in discussion surrounding the city’s current state of…
Entertainment
Cruise-In Car Show cruises into Powells Crossroads
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Kicking off a year of cruise-in car shows throughout the Sequatchie Valley, Marion County Cruisers hosted the first of its 2026 ensemble of car shows at Holloway’s Garage in Powells Crossroads. Hosted Saturday, April 25, this year’s first car show featured a host of classic automobiles, ranging from a 1984 Chevrolet Monte…
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
SAS ANNOUNCES NEW MATH, HUMANITIES FACULTY MEMBERS
Allison Powell of Manchester and Elizabeth Christopher of Sewanee will join the SAS faculty this fall. As a Humanities teacher, Powell brings more than 15…