May 4, 2026
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Jasper board moves to separate CSL from county control
LACIE SILVA Editor “Resolution 2024.10.14 Library,” was introduced during the Jasper board of Mayor and Alderman meeting to approve the separation of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Winny Davis, 85
Winnyfred Nicolitz Davis, born January 31, 1939, in Indonesia, died November 9, at the age of 85. She was a member of the Kimball Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jimmy Davis. Winny was…
Jerry Lee “Cooter” Chandler, 68
Jerry Lee “Cooter” Chandler, 68, of Guild was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 8. On March 19, 1956, he was born to the late Harvey Chandler and Frances Starnes Chandler. He was married…
Gary Lynn Bitzer, 70
Gary Lynn Bitzer, 70, of Jasper, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5. On May 28, 1954, he was born to the late Arthur Bitzer and Maybelle Duerkson. Gary was married to Carol…
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below U.S. Rate: September Statewide Rate of 3.2% is Nearly 1 Full Percentage Point Less Than National Rate
Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MCC budget amendments approval and updates from BOE
LACIE SILVA Editor During the Marion County Commission meeting, Mayor Jackson introduced agenda item number 18, addressing budget amendments. The first amendment involved… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jasper board greenlights sewer use updates and zoning reforms
LACIE SILVA Editor The Jasper Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved moving forward with two ordinance changes for the city after reviewing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Unstable explosives found and disposed of
LACIE SILVA Editor On October 16, Marion County detectives were alerted to the presence of explosives within the city limits. Given the unstable… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Property tax comments asserted to SP board
LACIE SILVA Editor Howard and Kathy Chance addressed the South Pittsburg Mayor and Commissioner board during a meeting, expressing their frustration over… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Annual Jamboree in Jasper
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper held its annual Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree directly on the square for the residents of Marion County this past weekend… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close