April 24, 2026
History
This Week in History: The Discovery of the Terracotta Army
NOVA MCGILL Contributor One of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in history occurred in 1974, when the famous Terracotta Army was accidentally uncovered by local… Login to continue reading Login…
Acklen Motel 1956
This postcard is dated May 26, 1956 and shows the new brick Acklen Motel at Kimball. The motel was located on Highway 41-64-72 near what is… Login to continue reading Login…
Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known scenic mountains, is known for its history and world-renowned tourist attractions, such as Rock… Login to continue reading Login…
This Week in History: Billy The Kid Arrested for the First Time
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Billy the Kid, one of the most famous outlaws and cowboys of all time, was arrested for the first time… Login to continue reading Login…
This Week in History: Tulsa Race Massacre begins
NOVA MCGILL Contributor The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred in late May and early June of 1921. It was one of the worst outbreaks of racial… Login to continue reading Login…
Black History Banners Raised in South Pittsburg
Photo Provided by South Pittsburg Public Works JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The historic town of South Pittsburg has placed banners commemorating African… Login to continue reading Login…
Holocaust Heritage at Whitwell Middle
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School is home to a one-of-a kind and special program dedicated to the history and preservation… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County’s Divided Loyalties in the Civil War
BETH JORDAN Contributor To this date, the Civil War is the most devastating conflict that our nation has ever faced, with… Login to continue reading Login…
Lodge receives recognition award for 128 years of business
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg has received a recognition award for being in business for 128 years from… Login to continue reading Login…
A Soldier’s Story: 100 Hurricanes – Vietnam War Games Local author to hold book signing at Jasper Library
LACIE SILVA Editor On October 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., local author James “Jim” Dewitt Bowen will be holding a book… Login to continue reading Login…