April 6, 2026
Education
Middle school student sues MC Schools: Claims word ‘bomb’ was taken out of context
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor A Marion County middle school student has filed a lawsuit against the school district claiming that his Constitutional rights were violated when he…
New JMS building in session
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Middle School’s brand new building recently opened its doors, now officially in session after the end of Fall Break. A project many years…
WHS auditorium in motion for renovations
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Plans for the Whitwell High School auditorium are currently in the initial stages of a complete interior renovation. At the prior…
New projects ahead for MCS
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board Of Education has held a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The meeting consisted of several follow…
Elizabeth Baxter of South Pittsburg attends renowned animation conference
Nearly 20 students in Middle Tennessee State University’s AMC SIGGRAPH organization attended a nearly weeklong conference in Denver, Colorado, where they had the opportunity to network, volunteer and…
TDOE and BU name 57 School Leaders to TN Rural Principals Network: Developing School Leaders in Rural Communities across Tennessee
Today, the Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Belmont University, announced 57 school leaders selected to the 2024-25 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN), which…
BOE elects chair, honors volunteer, and reviews construction and safety updates
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Board of Education’s regular meeting featured the annual election of the chair, a special recognition for a dedicated school volunteer,…
New Coach Whitaker requests donation for SP wrestling team
LACIE SILVA Editor Coach Whitaker, the new math and physics teacher at South Pittsburg High School, recently approached the town board to request a donation for the school’s…
Julien Bynum makes history as first Marion County Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee
LACIE SILVA Editor Julien Bynum, a senior at South Pittsburg High School, has made history as the first representative from Marion County to be named the Distinguished…