August 19, 2026
Jarrett Goodman
Holocaust Memorial nominated for Best of Tennessee in Arts & Entertainment
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Children’s Holocaust Memorial, located at Whitwell Middle School, has been nominated for the Best of Tennessee program in Arts &… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Author Hunter Fowler hosts book signing at Carolyn Stewart Library
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Hunter Fowler, an author based in Marion County, recently held a book signing for her new novel, “Mind Intruder,”at the Carolyn… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
UT Extension Office hosts composting class
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s UT Extension Office in Jasper was recently the site of a brand new composting class, where participants were granted… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Wildlife photography contest open
Staff Report Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions Aug. 1-31, 2026. The contest invites photographers of all… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Maverick
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Maverick is a smart, three-year-old Heeler mix with the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. This handsome boy is calm, affectionate, and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Marion County VFDs and rescue squads receive over $798k in grants
KYLE MURPHY Contributor The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, honored several local volunteer fire departments and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Reflection Riding Nature Center hosts wildlife presentation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this year’s annual Summer Reading season in Marion County, Tish Gailmard, Learning and Engagement Specialist for Reflection Riding Arboretum &… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sales tax weekend is this weekend
Staff report Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
This Week in History: First Successful Nuclear Detonation
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 16, 1945, the Trinity nuclear test became the world’s first successful detonation of a nuclear weapon. Conducted in the desert… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
First Baptist Church 1908
Dating from about 1908, this real picture postcard shows one of South Pittsburg’s architectural treasures, the First Baptist Church located at Fifth and Laurel Streets. The “Old Stone… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close