May 4, 2026
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Julia Faye Steele, 79
Julia Faye Steele, 79 passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4 at her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and close friends. A devoted Southern Baptist, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary…
Meet The Champs
CHARLIE VETTER Contributor Whitwell Senior Trinity Schmittendorf won Marion County’s first ever scholastic chess tournament bringing together 39 of the top students in the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
General Assembly approves ban on Red 40 in Tennessee public, charter schools
CARSON BURNS Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation to prohibit the synthetic food dye, Red 40, from Tennessee’s school nutrition programs was approved by the General… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
May Declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, was officially recognized by the city of Whitwell during a recent city meeting.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Nick Swafford Hired In For South Pittsburg Public Works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this month’s city meeting in South Pittsburg, the board approved the hiring of a new staff member for the city’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
OLG service agreement accepted for new Jasper city hall
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Jasper has agreed to a service agreement with OLG Engineering for work at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Annual open house held at Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, located in downtown Powells Crossroads just behind City Hall, recently held its fifth annual open… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg Softball Shuts out Grundy County
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Softball team was back in action on the diamond last Monday for a road game, and the regular-season District… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Whitwell Softball Gets Senior Night Win
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The end of the regular season is near, which means it’s time for teams to celebrate their seniors with the annual senior… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Whitwell Sweeps Sequatchie County Behind Jacob McCurry Complete Game
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer In the final full week of the regular season for high school baseball, the Whitwell Tigers traveled to Sequatchie County for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close