May 7, 2026
Lifestyles
Presley Powers becomes Miss Tennessee for 2026
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer South Pittsburg’s Presley Powers has officially taken the title as Miss Tennessee in this year’s Miss Tennessee for America Strong 2026 contest,…
History
This Week in History: The Soviet Union’s Historic First Human Spaceflight
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On April 12, 1961, the Soviet Union achieved one of the most dramatic milestones in human history: launching the first human into…
Obituaries
News
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor of all high school senior recipients and their academic achievements. For this year’s celebration, 75 students across Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools were recognized for their academic…
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
South Pittsburg Punches Ticket to Region Tournament
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Friday, the South Pittsburg baseball team faced rival Whitwell in a win-or-go-home matchup. The two teams had met earlier in the…
Education
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor…