May 2, 2026
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Dorothy Mae Parker, 88
Dorothy Mae Parker, 88 of Whitwell passed away at her home surrounded by family after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 24. Born on June 21, 1937 in Whitwell, she was the daughter of Charles Robert Anderson and…
Robert Leon Bowman Jr., 85
Robert Leon Bowman Jr., 85 of Whitwell was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 23. Born on December 25, 1939 in Sewanee, Tennessee, he was the son of Robert Leon Bowman and…
Jeffrey “Jeff” Ray Whitson, 64
Jeffrey “Jeff” Ray Whitson, 64 of South Pittsburg passed away on Monday, December 22 at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Jeff was born on November 03, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, Tennessee football, and…
War of the Doors contest held at Valley View Assisted Living
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Valley View Assisted Living facility recently held its annual War of the Doors contest in preparations for the holiday season.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Performing Arts group arranged a concert for alumni who were originally part of the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg Board okays contract for Happy Hollow property
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Commissioners in South Pittsburg has agreed to a contract for $700,000 of grant funds from the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
All aboard: passenger trains could be coming to Chattanooga
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The city of Chattanooga, following ongoing debates, may potentially receive new passenger trains within the community. Chattanooga’s ongoing efforts to bring… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee
KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as students in grades 5–8 gathered for this year’s annual spelling bee, an event that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg’s Public Works facility to be named after Mike White Sr.
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During South Pittsburg’s recent city meeting, the Board of Mayor & Commissioners approved to name the town’s newest public works facility… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jasper Board approves PFAS contract
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has recently approved a contract dedicated to researching PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close