May 29, 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: Bill Haley Records ‘Rock Around the Clock’
NOVA MCGILL Contributor In the early 1950s, a new style of music was beginning to emerge across the United States. Combining rhythm and blues with…
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News
South Pittsburg proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor and Commissioners has designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month for 2026. Under a new proclamation proposed to the council, May was officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in South Pittsburg, the proclamation demonstrating the city’s support of spreading awareness of mental health and those struggling…
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
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…