May 3, 2026
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New JMS walk through
LACIE SILVA Editor An update on the progress of the new Jasper Middle School (JMS) building during a walk-through on March 9, was shown… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Meredith Cristine (Cristy) Collier, 50
Cristy Moss Collier, 50, of South Pittsburg, passed away Monday, March 11 from cancer. Cristy was born on November 19, 1973, to Jerry Don and June Moss along with her twin sister. Raised in the Sweetens Cove Community, Cristy attended…
Buddy Newell Freeman, 74
Buddy Newell Freeman, 74, of Jasper, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3. On October 21, 1949, he was born to Neta Smith. He was married to the late Teresa Freeman. Buddy was…
Bobby “Bob” Dempsey, 74
Bobby “Bob” Dempsey, 74, of Pikeville, died Friday, March 8, at his home. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edley and Martha Dempsey; and brothers, Rick Dempsey and Donnie Dempsey, all of Whitwell. Surviving him are his wife, Norma…
Donnie Dempsey, 69
Donnie Dempsey, 69, passed away on March 5. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dempsey; father, Edly Dempsey; brother, Rick Dempsey. Donnie left behind his son, Jeremy Dempsey; granddaughter, Paige Dempsey; three brothers, Mark Dempsey, Jimmy Dempsey…
Samuel T. “Butch” Haskew, 75
Samuel T. “Butch” Haskew, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Fiery Gizzard Cove on Tuesday, March 5. He was born in Fiery Gizzard Cove on the same family farm on February 18, 1949, and a member of the…
Morrison for public road adoption
LACIE SILVA Editor A long standing issue in the Northern region of Marion County was brought to the Marion County Commissioner (MCC) board when… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tigers of the Month for WMS
Whitwell Middle School proudly announced the following students as March Tigers of the Month: Front Row: L-R Preston Easterly, Elayna Morris, Aleah Mangrum, Dr. Josh… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Opioid abatement funds contract returned to committee
LACIE SILVA Editor The contract presented by Commissioner Logan Campbell of the ethics committee on behalf of the Opioid Abatement Funds was rejected for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sidewalk repairs need addressed in South Pittsburg
LACIE SILVA Editor South Pittsburg resident Thomas Green raised concerns of the desperately needed sidewalk repairs across the city generating discourse and a consensus to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close