June 21, 2026
Brittany Shelton
Tennessee ranked as worst state in nation for public school student spending
T ennessee has recently been ranked as the worst state in the nation for student spending at public schools, according to a newly released report by the National Education Association (NEA).
Whitwell Softball Captures District Championship Over South Pittsburg
HUNTER COOKSTONWriterThe Whitwell Lady Tigers and South Pittsburg Lady Pirates faced off in the district championship game. This was a rematch from earlier in the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tennessee ranked as worst state in nation for public school student spending
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Tennessee has recently been ranked as the worst state in the nation for student spending at public schools, according to a newly… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
New laundromat coming soon to Jasper
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Recently announced on Facebook, a brand new laundromat for Marion County residents is coming soon to Jasper, set to officially open its… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Powells Crossroads BoMA approves Taser purchase
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) of Powells Crossroads unanimously agreed to purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dedicated, inspiring, and student-focused! Our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year shares their story in this interview with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET).
Ashley Thomas, 4th Grade Science/Social Studies, South Pittsburg Elementary School, Marion County School System (2022-23 Marion County Schools Teacher of the Year) Q: What, or… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Presley Powers becomes Miss Tennessee for 2026
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer South Pittsburg’s Presley Powers has officially taken the title as Miss Tennessee in this year’s Miss Tennessee for America Strong 2026 contest,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Clumpies Ice Cream Co. serves local flavor
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Local only to Chattanooga, Clumpies Ice Cream Co. is one of the city’s most popular and much beloved establishments, serving homemade ice… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close