May 1, 2026
Brittany Shelton
Haletown Volunteer Fire responds to brush fire at Hale’s Bar Road
F iremen from the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a brush fire, which expanded and posed a major threat to a home located on Hale’s Bar Road.
Miss National Cornbread Pageant 2026
W ith the immensely popular National Cornbread Festival on the horizon, other related events have been taking place, such as the annual Miss National Cornbread Pageant. Just like many years before, the show was held at South Pittsburg’s Princess Theatre on Saturday, April 18. The pageant began at 6 p.m. and the registration fee was $25 for all visitors, alongside admission being $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Tina Wirstrom appointed as new Administrator of Elections
F ollowing former Administrator of Elections (AOE) David Riley’s resignation, Tina Wirstrom of the Marion County Election Commission was offi cially appointed as the county’s newest Administrator of Elections.
Citizen of the Week
Citizen of the Week
MCHS Interact’s Autism Awareness Color Run
T he MCHS Interact Club recently hosted its Autism Awareness 3K Color Run/Walk on Sunday, April 19 at Marion County High School in Jasper. The event, starting at 2 p.m., aimed to unite students, families, and community members for an afternoon filled with meaning and enjoyment. With a focus on promoting awareness and acceptance of individuals with autism, the run highlighted the importance of inclusion while encouraging community involvement.
National Library Week kicks off in Marion County
N ational Library Week has kicked off nationwide this week, and the Friends of the Library organization is getting involved to promote the signifi cance of each library in Marion County.
Pruning Workshop with UT Extension
NOVA MCGILL
Veteran of the Month_____
Veteran of the Month_____
The Secrets Behind the Infamous TV Show “Wife Swap” and What It Says About Our Society
T he Secrets Behind the Infamous TV Show “Wife Swap” and What It Says About Our Society Reality TV thrives on drama, conflict, and the raw, unfiltered dynamics of human relationships. Few shows have captured this as starkly as “Wife Swap”, the controversial series that paired two women from vastly different households to live each other’s lives for a short period. While the premise seemed simple— swap wives, observe chaos—the show revealed deeper truths about societal expectations, gender roles, and the unspoken rules that govern our daily lives.
Marion County Intake Report
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released the following arrest report. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.