May 4, 2026
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Leadership changes for county Library Board announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mayor Sandra Crabtree of Whitwell’s City Board has announced her retirement as Executive Director of the Marion County Library Board. Crabtree… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Final reading of property zoning Okayed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The third and final reading of Ordinance #375 regarding the rezoning of property in Industrial Park at Whitwell was examined and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Whitwell reading programs summer schedule announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Cathy Black of Whitwell’s Orena Humphrey Public Library recently announced this summer’s reading program, scheduled to run throughout June and July.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Vella Mae Hogsed, 88
Vella Mae Hogsed, 88 of Kimball and a beloved mother of four passed away peacefully on May 26, surrounded by her loving family Born in Hiawassee, GA on May 20, 1937, she lived a life full of devotion,…
Second reading for property tax increase in Whitwell passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Commissioners of Whitwell recently approved a $0.22 increase in property taxes for all residents following the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg Softball Wins Region Championship
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates were just one win away from sweeping Whitwell for the year. Their first victory secured the regular… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Myrtle Ruth Moors, 91
Myrtle Ruth Moors, 91 of South Pittsburg was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23. On May 15, 1934 she was born to the late Frank Lawson and Alice Gray Lawson. Myrtle worked…
Whitwell Softball Wins Big on the Road
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers experienced a season of growth, marked by players taking the field at the high school level for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Citizen of the Week
Lawson Uselton of Whitwell has been recognized as the VFW’S Citizen of the Week for flying the American flag in front of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hands Across the Border checkpoint held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Officers from police departments in Tennessee and Alabama recently participated in the Hands Across the Border checkpoint at the nearby… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close