May 3, 2026
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Board of Education January meeting
LACIE SILVA – Editor On January 8, the Marion County Board of Education gathered for its monthly meeting to discuss and approve the consent agenda regarding… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pirates extend winning streak to five
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg boys’ basketball team improved their record to 12-2 last Friday night, beating Sequatchie Co. 49-39. Scoring was kept to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
State waives fees for individuals with disabilities plates
The Department of Revenue and the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) are working together to provide financial relief for parents and guardians of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg Commission celebrates three retirees
Staff Report South Pittsburg City Commissioners celebrated three retirees of the past year on November 6, with a public reception before a special luncheon for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County Commission debates Power’s Act, Sand Plant and implications for the community
LACIE SILVA – Editor A fervent debate sparked in the County Commissioner meeting as concerns over the Power’s Act, the Sand Plant, and their potential implications… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Brenda Smith, 66
Brenda Smith, 66 of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2024. Her parents were Andrew Long and Bertie Havner Long. She was born on January 13, 1958. Brenda was married to…
James “Peanut” Rackler, 76
James “Peanut” Rackler, 76 of Bridgeport, Alabama was called home on Tuesday, January 30. On April 13, 1947, James was born to the late Charles Rackler and Evelyn Smith Rackler. He was married to Charolotte Hurst Rackler. He worked in…
A new TMobile storefront open in Kimball
TMobile had their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 1, gearing up for their grand opening on February… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
#25 Phoenix Rector scores 3 of his 4 shots on Friday night against the Van Buren Eagles. ~photos courtesy of Cindy Desrosier … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SP basketball homecoming court
South Pittsburg held their Basketball Homecoming ceremony on Friday, January 26. These ladies represent SPHS beautifully, listed left to right: Madison Hawkins, Khloe Mount, Destiny… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close