South Pittsburg board gives thumbs up on asbestos contract

Posted on January 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) unanimously agreed to a contract regarding asbestos oversight of the community’s ongoing
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New bike lane and sidewalks to possibly arrive in South Pittsburg

Posted on January 31, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During South Pittsburg’s recent city meeting, Vice Mayor Matt Stone discussed the idea of adding a bike lane and new
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Anti-discrimination policy presented to Board of Education

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A Marion County resident came forward to Read more

Tennessee engulfed by Winter Storm Fern

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer This past weekend, Tennessee, alongside many states Read more

Kimball city council receives update on cell tower project

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County attorney William Gouger gave an Read more

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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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Jasper Parks and Rec announce holiday events for 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 at 10:00 am

  JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Write During Jasper’s January city meeting, Park Director Justin Baker announced the dates for the community’s most well-known and major
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New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the Read more

Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known Read more

Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Read more

Whitwell Sweeps Oakwood Christian Academy

Posted on January 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers were back in action at home last Friday night against the Oakwood Christian Academy Eagles. The last time
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Lady Tigers Get Road Win Over Mountain Lions

Posted on January 29, 2026 at 6:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers went on the road last Tuesday for a matchup against the Saint Andrews Sewanee Mountain Lions. The
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Pirates Boys’ Pick Up Win Over Sequatchie Co.

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg boys basketball team moved to Read more

SP 3rd Grade Boys Finish Undefeated in Inaugural Season of Jackson County League

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer This first season for the South Pittsburg Youth Read more

JMS Wrestling champions recognized during Board of Education meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Middle School’s wrestling team were recognized Read more

RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

Posted on January 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board of Education’s (BoE) standing with academics and behavioral support through the implementation of
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ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Posted on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic
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Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half Read more

50 Marion County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This past semester, Chattanooga State Community College named Read more

Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee

KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as Read more

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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

Posted on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Store, spoke at the Powells Crossroads Ruritan Club’s recent meeting to discuss the
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County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High Read more

AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed Read more