April 6, 2026
Government
Budget Amendments Shared At County Commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission had approved for and shared several updates regarding amendments for budgeting within the county during the commission’s recent meeting.…
Jasper park employee promoted
LACIE SILVA Editor The Jasper board of Mayor and Alderman recently discussed the need for two position changes, leading to the promotion of a park employee. Wendell…
MCC approves renewal of Beaver Contract
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission approved the renewal for a contract regarding the removal of beavers in Marion County by local wildlife contractor Bill Swan…
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 the Carolyn Stewart Library from…
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 reallocating funds from the sexual…
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 them in detail. The first…
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 rising property taxes, which have…
Jasper takeover of county water line tabled
LACIE SILVA Editor Discussions for the town of Jasper to take over county water line projects were tabled at the recent Mayor and Alderman meeting for…
Mayor Jackson reports updated tax regulations and the latest tourism figures
LACIE SILVA Editor Mayor David Jackson reported to the Marion County Commissioners board important updates surrounding RFI’s, a conference he attended, and improvements of tourism figures. Mayor Jackson…
Lofty presents updates from park board regarding new building construction
LACIE SILVA Editor At the recent meeting of the Kimball Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Alderwoman Lofty provided updates on the proposed new building…