Richard Hardy Memorial School celebrates centennial anniversary

S tudents, staff, and residents of the Richard City area of South Pittsburg have gathered in celebration of Richard Hardy Memorial School’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 18.
Jasper Middle School Baseball Wins SVC Championship

Writer T he Jasper Middle School baseball team finished the regular season undefeated and was dominant all year. The Whitwell Tigers were the last team standing in their way of back-to-back SVC championships. In the end, it was the Warriors who came out on top 7-4.
South Pittsburg Punches Ticket to Region Tournament

Writer L ast Friday, the South Pittsburg baseball team faced rival Whitwell in a win-or-go-home matchup. The two teams had met earlier in the week, with Whitwell winning 3-2 in a nail-biter. With the season on the line, it was South Pittsburg that emerged victorious, 4-1, to advance to the Region Tournament.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co. serves local flavor

L ocal only to Chattanooga, Clumpies Ice Cream Co. is one of the city’s most popular and much beloved establishments, serving homemade ice cream and milkshakes of varying flavors since 1999.
Presley Powers becomes Miss Tennessee for 2026

S outh Pittsburg’s Presley Powers has officially taken the title as Miss Tennessee in this year’s Miss Tennessee for America Strong 2026 contest, which was held in Gatlinburg.
Marion County Advances to Region Tournament

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Cruise-In Car Show cruises into Powells Crossroads

K icking off a year of cruisein car shows throughout the Sequatchie Valley, Marion County Cruisers hosted the first of its 2026 ensemble of car shows at Holloway’s Garage in Powells Crossroads.
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin

A s per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor of all high school senior recipients and their academic achievements.
New laundromat coming soon to Jasper

R ecently announced on Facebook, a brand new laundromat for Marion County residents is coming soon to Jasper, set to officially open its doors next month in June.
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).
