May 3, 2026
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Pirates advance to Class 1A Sectionals
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates boys’ basketball team did something last Tuesday evening that hadn’t been done in 38 years. With a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pickett scores 1000 in his Junior Year
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Just before the Warriors basketball season ended, shooting guard Tilton Pickett did what few have done in Marion County basketball history by… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
WMTN radio station nominated for 15 awards in national convention
WMTN radio station, 103.1, the “Voice of the mountain” at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, scored another major set of national radio nominations this past week. Since… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Grantees of AWCF 2023 awarded
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Richard Wayne “Rick” Coates, 73
Richard Wayne “Rick” Coates, 73, of Bridgeport, Alabama was born December 22, 1950 and passed away on Friday, March 1, at his home. Rick was a 1968 graduate of Bridgeport High School and attended University of North Alabama. He was…
Marion drops twin bill to Tyner
DUANE SHERRILL – Contributor The Marion County squads were swept by Tyner this past week, the girls falling 68-48 while the boys lost 81-34. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
BlueCross Bowl honorary coin toss
SHANE SHOEMAKER – Writer On the way over to Finley Stadium on Friday afternoon, leading the 1A top ranked South Pittsburg Pirates to the BlueCross Bowl,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Whitwell Middle School holds Spelling Bee
On Friday, December 8, Whitwell Middle School held its annual Spelling Bee. Students in fifth through eighth grade battled through 24 grueling rounds of words… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Nourishing Hope: Community Kitchen serves as a beacon of support for those in need
LACIE SILVA – Editor Community members and volunteers, Cyndie and Scott Van Bavel, have taken charge of the Community Kitchen and are looking to meet… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jasper’s Merry Christmas Parade
LACIE SILVA – Editor At the December 11 Town of Jasper meeting, Mayor Jason Turner thanked the wide range of people involved in the Christmas parade… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close