Government

Outgoing County Commissioners share farewells
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Several commissioners expressed their appreciation and farewells for serving as members of the commission during this past month’s August meeting. Commissioners… Login to continue reading Login…

Chris Webb sworn in as new County Sheriff
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Following this year’s victory in the primary General Election, Chris Webb will now officially serve as Marion County’s newest Sheriff after… Login to continue reading Login…

International Building Code for Powells Crossroads receives thumbs-up
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Powells Crossroads’ Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) gave the thumbs-up on the first reading of the International Building… Login to continue reading Login…

Powells Crossroads council accepts bid for ballfield fencing project
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroads’ Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) unanimously agreed to a $28,800 bid from Southern Star Services pertaining to the… Login to continue reading Login…

City property and vehicular auction coming soon to Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Whitwell’s August city meeting, talks surrounding a newly announced live auction surfaced among members of the Board of Mayor &… Login to continue reading Login…

Whitwell council abolishes Park Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Through a unanimous vote, Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has agreed to officially abolish the city’s park board due… Login to continue reading Login…

Abandonment of easement for cabinet shop property approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has unanimously agreed to an abandonment of easement regarding property located near the site… Login to continue reading Login…

South Pittsburg board signs letter of intent for Coca-Cola building
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a year filled with projects and grand openings within its municipal limits, the city of South Pittsburg is to once… Login to continue reading Login…

Flooding concerns shared at Kimball meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Kimball’s August city meeting, a resident shared her concerns regarding flooding and runoff water that has caused several worrying instances… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee earns highest property tax spike in the U.S.
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Volunteer State has been ranked as having the largest spike in property tax rates in the U.S., based on calculations… Login to continue reading Login…
