October 7, 2026
Marion County
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Oct 7, 2026
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Lifestyles
Dixie Freeze offers classic dining with a side of sweet delights
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Situated in the historic city limits of South Pittsburg on Elm Avenue is Dixie Freeze, a small restaurant that is among…
History
This Week in History: The Introduction of the Model T
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On October 1, 1908, the first production Model T automobile was completed at the Ford Motor Company’s Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit,…
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News
No AI data centers planned for Marion County
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a year fraught with pushback and controversy surrounding the construction and use of AI data centers nationwide, Marion County Mayor David Jackson assured residents that no data centers of any kind are in the works in Marion County. During the County Commission’s September meeting, Jackson took to the floor to…
Entertainment
Second annual Miners Memorial Day event commences at Whitwell Mountain
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Miners Memorial Park on Whitwell Mountain was once again springing with festive energy as this year’s second annual Miners Day Memorial celebration kicked off in time for the fall season. First held last year in September, the annual event serves as a major celebration that honors and commemorates those who’ve worked…
Sports
Whitwell Loses Heartbreaker to Midway
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last season, Whitwell fell to Midway after losing a three-touchdown lead. Talking to head coach Owen Kilgore this summer, this was one…
Education
TCAT degrees growing across state
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor The System’s community colleges awarded 16,240 associate degrees and technical certificates to graduates in the 2025-26 academic year, the highest number…