May 4, 2026
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Medical Assisting Program to return at Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga State Community College’s Kimball campus will once again host its Medical Assisting Program starting this fall. The program is a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
First readings and lease agreement approved by MCBOE
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education has approved a lease agreement with the Marion County Food Bank and accepted the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Usage of JAT fuel tanks approved by county commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The continued use of fuel tanks provided by JAT Energy in Chattanooga has been fully approved by the Marion County Commission.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Charles “Charlie” V. Barnett, 77
Charles “Charlie” V. Barnett, 77 of Jasper was called home on Thursday, June 12. On February 23, 1948, he was born to the late Thomas B Barnett and Josephine Robinson Barnett in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Over the years, Charlie…
Whitwell Boys Basketball Hires Chad Billingsley as New Head Coach
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell High School boys basketball team has struggled to find wins over the past two seasons, leading to coaching changes in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg Standout JR Hardrick Commits to ACC Powerhouse Clemson
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg football program has seen elite talent come through its ranks—especially in recent seasons—and last Thursday was no exception. JR… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Changes to library funding proposed by Commissioner Shafer
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Commissioner Paul Schafer of the Marion County Commission proposed that funding for all major libraries in the county be distributed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Johnny T. Smith, 61
Johnny T. Smith, 61 of Jasper was called home on Thursday, June 5. On February 26, 1963, he was born to the late Bobby Smith and Pauline Brown Smith in Whitwell. Johnny drove trucks his entire life, owning…
Thomas A. Dobson, 78
Thomas A. Dobson, 78 of Kimball passed away peacefully on June 13. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tommy was known for his quiet strength, generous spirit and unwavering love for those around him. He spent much…
Shirley Mae Blevins, 86
Shirley Mae Blevins, 86 passed away on Thursday, June 12 at Valley View Assisted Living. She fought a long and hard battle with a brain tumor. She never gave up hope trusting in her Lord and Savior Jesus…