Government

Jasper City Board approves $5k property conservation grant
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has agreed to a resolution that allows them to apply for a $5,000 matching… Login to continue reading Login…

Board of Education aims to acquire LTE radios
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) is looking into acquiring and approving the use of LTE communication devices for all schools… Login to continue reading Login…

Philips, Nunley and Layne sworn into office
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Current Chairmen Ryan Philips and Bo Nunley, alongside newly elected board member Marie Layne, were officially sworn into office during the… Login to continue reading Login…

Jackson retains seat as County Mayor
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The votes are officially in for the August Election in Marion County, with several incumbents, like County Mayor David Jackson, retaining… Login to continue reading Login…

Board of Education approves new behavior analysis access policy for second reading
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education unanimously approved the second reading of a new board policy that would allow privately contracted… Login to continue reading Login…

New Hope roads to be inspected for potential grant funding
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Announced at New Hope’s August meeting, two state-based planners will conduct inspections across the city’s roadways to help the city receive… Login to continue reading Login…

Marion County school board tables proposed ticket price increase after parent backlash
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Football season is about to kick off across the Sequatchie Valley, but before a single snap has been played, Marion County school… Login to continue reading Login…

Judge Cameron passes at 61
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor 12th District Circuit Court Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He died… Login to continue reading Login…

County BoMC approves contract with Southern Health Partners
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In its recent meeting, Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has agreed to a $273,416 contract renewal with Southern… Login to continue reading Login…

Commission agrees to $191k bid with K&K Waste Disposal
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its July meeting, the Marion County Commission agreed to a $191,000 bid from K&K Waste Disposal pertaining to sanitation hauling… Login to continue reading Login…
