May 2, 2026
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Former Governor Don Sundquist passes
Former Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Moline, Illinois… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Warriors pound Pioneers in opener
SHANE SHOEMAKER Sports Writer The Marion County Warriors kicked off their season on Friday night against the East Ridge Pioneers. While the Warriors ended… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
It’s not aliens, it’s the internet
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The string of lights in the night sky spotted by scores of middle Tennessee residents recently is not an impending alien… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Small business of the year award
LACIE SILVA Editor For the fifth consecutive year WEPG The River 104.9 was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Marion County Chamber… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Citizen concerned about community look
LACIE SILVA Editor Concerned citizen, Carolyn Millhiser, brought the board’s attention to the state of the community during the public comments section of the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Labor Day Parade set for downtown Whitwell
LACIE SILVA Editor In honor of Labor Day, the annual Whitwell parade will commence Monday, Sept. 4, starting at 9 a.m. Spectators are encouraged… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Concert to help fund Whitwell heritage project
Helping fund the construction of a new Whitwell Coal Miners’ Museum is one of the ambitious goals the Whitwell Education and Heritage Center has set… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SPARQ earns Community Impact Award
LACIE SILVA Editor At the annual banquet dinner hosted by Marion County Chamber of Commerce on August 17, South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest (SPARQ)… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tigers Top Huntland In Road Gridiron Opener
SAM COWAN – Sports Writer The Whitwell Tigers beat the Huntland Hornets 20-6 on the road Friday in their first game of the season. The Tigers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Story hour at Carolyn Stewart Library begins Sept. 6
The Carolyn Stewart Public Library’s Story Hour will start on Wednesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. for all children ages 2 to 5 years of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close