May 2, 2026
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Right to Farm Act presented at Commission meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Discussion surrounding the Rights to Farm Act ensued just before the conclusion of the county commission’s November meeting. Commissioner Paul Schafer,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County Commission approves jail expansion project’s change order
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Jail’s ongoing expansion has recently received a new change order by the county Board of Mayor & Commissioners.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hoyt Dean and Wilma Lee Peoples
Mr. Hoyt Dean Peoples, age 79 and his beloved wife Wilma Lee Peoples, age 76 of South Pittsburg died suddenly on Thursday, November 20 at their residence. Dean and Wilma were married September 16, 1967, having just recently…
History signs unveiled during SPHPS meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s long awaited history signs have recently been unveiled during the community’s South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society (SPHPS) meeting. Vice… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gregory “Greg” Clayton O’Rear, 52
Gregory “Greg” Clayton O’Rear, 52 of Graysville, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, December 10. Born on August 27, 1973 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Greg was the beloved son of James “Jim” O’Rear and Debra Bailey O’Rear. Greg dedicated much…
SVEC: Sequatchie Valley’s dominant power company
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Sequatchee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), headquartered in South Pittsburg, has been serving as the Sequatchie Valley’s main proprietor of electrical power… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MC Commission approves library board members
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission gave its seal of approval for the Marion County Library Board’s newly elected representatives at its recent… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
James “Jim” Turney, 92
James “Jim” Turney, 92 of Kimball passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10. Jim was born and raised in South Pittsburg to the late Gilbert and Effie (Hudson) Turney. He graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1952.…
Waterline projects receive approval of bids from County Commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners unanimously approved bids for two separate waterline projects located within the community. After much… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SPHPS welcomes electives for board positions
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of the South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society (SPHPS) committee has welcomed Kellye Hogan and Pam Collier as Chairman and Treasurer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close