June 17, 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: The Day Star Wars Changed Movies Forever
NOVA MCGILL Contributor When Star Wars premiered on May 25, 1977, almost nobody expected it to become one of the most influential movies ever made.…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
Road closures in New Hope earn thumbs up from city council
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A portion of Mail Loop Road and River Landing in New Hope is to be closed off to the public following the city’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) giving the thumbs up to do so during its recent June meeting. According to City Mayor Billy Frame, both stretches of road…
Entertainment
South Pittsburg Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Flag Day Parade
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Along with the yearly celebration for America’s 250th birthday, the city of South Pittsburg held a parade in honor of the flag. The parade started at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. People from all around Marion County were encouraged to celebrate as well. Many floats and vehicles were decorated in America’s…
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
Whitwell Middle School places first in Kindness Games contest
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School recently placed first among 10 schools from across the nation in this year’s nationwide Kindness Games contest. Hosted…