Friday, March 27th, 2026

Countywide animal shelter in the works for contracting

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Jasper Board of Mayor & Aldermen announced that work is underway to contract with the Animal Protective Services of Marion Inc. organization into leasing property for a new, countywide animal shelter. Within the meeting, Mayor Jason Turner explained members of the non-profit organization...
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Kimball council accepts sewer agreement changes

Posted on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) have... Read more of this story
2027 Distinguished Young Women

Posted on March 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor On Sunday, March 15, the Distinguished Young Women held... Read more of this story

News

UT Extension Office Hosts Seed Library

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm

NOVA MCGILL Contributor This past weekend, the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Marion County hosted a Seed Library event, inviting everyone to take
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Countywide animal shelter in the works for contracting

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Jasper Board of Mayor & Aldermen announced that work is underway to contract with the Animal Protective Services of
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Kimball to provide $2,000 in hosting Heartland Anglers Fishing Championship

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The city of Kimball has agreed Read more

Graham and Baker appointed to Planning Commission

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False alarm: severe weather triggers fire alarm

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Entertainment

Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In nearby Sequatchie County, the city of Dunlap was bursting with energetic entertainment as the family operated Great Pages Circus
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Did you know: Actress Jobyna Ralston was from Marion County?

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Did you know that Jobyna Ralston, a well renowned silent film actress from the 1920s, was from Marion County? Born
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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

CASEY PHILIPS Contributor Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the Read more

Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is Read more

Sports

Lady Tigers Softball Gets Close Win

Posted on March 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers softball team faced East Hamilton last Saturday. In a closely contested game, it was the Lady Tigers
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Tigers Outlast Warriors in Thriller

Posted on March 26, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers and Marion County Warriors faced off on the diamond last Thursday in a tightly contested matchup. The game
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Lady Pirates Outduel Lady Owls

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates softball team was Read more

Lady Tigers Destroy Warriors

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers were in action last Read more

Whitwell Baseball Sweeps Lookout Valley

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Obituaries

James Oliver (Jim) Berry Wright

Posted on March 20, 2026 at 3:17 pm

James Oliver (Jim) Berry Wright died at home in Sequatchie on Friday, March 13. He was surrounded by his wife and four
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Phyllis Ann (Dover) Miller, 72

Posted on March 20, 2026 at 3:07 pm

Phyllis Ann (Dover) Miller, 72 of Jasper went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15. She was born in Rossville,
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John Sanders Jr., 83

John Sanders Jr., 83 of Jasper passed away peacefully Read more

Nina Frances Sowiski

Nina Frances Sowiski, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Read more

Steve Michael Moore

Steve Michael Moore, born June 22, 1959 and a Read more

Lifestyles

UT Extension Office Hosts Seed Library

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm

NOVA MCGILL Contributor This past weekend, the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Marion County hosted a Seed Library event, inviting everyone to take
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Goldline Barber Lounge makes debut in Jasper

Posted on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Goldline Barber Lounge, located outside of downtown Jasper on 3630 Main Street, is a brand new barber shop open to
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South Pittsburg welcomes Belle of the Ball to community

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg has welcomed another new business Read more

Jojo’s To Go offers sweet treats and edible delights

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jojo’s To Go, located just outside downtown Read more

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of Read more

Weather

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Education

South Pittsburg Basketball Wins Region Championship

Posted on March 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated Whitwell easily last Tuesday night to advance to the Region Championship against Van Buren County. It
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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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