May 4, 2026
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Forest Fire Contained at Whitwell Mountain
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A forest fire that recently sprung up within the “Pocket” region of Whitwell Mountain has been contained by local forestry services.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gift Giving to Those In Need In Asheville, NC
Beloved Asheville, a nonprofit organization based within Asheville, North Carolina, recently donated thousands of gifts to many children and families affected by the events of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died Sunday, Dec. 29. He was 100-years-old. The longest-living president in U.S. history died… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Simpson Hospital, 1907
This postcard dates from 1907 and shows the old Simpson Hospital located at the corner of Oak Avenue and Fourth Street in South… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tennessee Aquarium closing Jan. 10 due to inclement weather, delayed re-opening on Jan. 11
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Tennessee Aquarium will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to anticipated winter weather. The Aquarium will reopen at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Marion County Board of Education meeting rescheduled
Due to the impact of impending weather the Marion County Board of Education has rescheduled it’s January meeting to Thursday, January 16 at 5 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Patricia (Patty) Louise Barnes, 89
Patricia (Patty) Louise Barnes, 89, Bryant, AL, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, following a brief illness. Patty was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School. She loved crafting and painting in her younger years. Her children, Diana and…
Claude Wayne Watts, 94
Claude Wayne Watts, 94, of Jasper, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3. On September 25, 1930, he was born to the late Claude W. Watts and Frances Lewis Watts. He also was…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2024 Accomplishments Result in Safer Roads, Schools, and Communities for All Tennesseans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sharon “Cookie” Goforth Morrison, 75
Sharon “Cookie” Goforth Morrison, 75, of Whitwell, was called home on Wednesday, January 1. On November 1, 1949, she was born to the late Andrew Phillip Goforth and Minnie Ella “Sally” Saynes Goforth. Cookie was married to Thomas “Tommy” Morrison.…