October 16, 2026
Lifestyles
Nationwide book bans hit record high
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The 2025-2026 school year in the U.S. has hit a new record high in the number of books banned from across… Login to continue reading Login…
SPHS selected as finalist for Friday Night 5G Lights contest
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg High School (SPHS) has recently been selected as one of only ten Division Finalists for T-Mobile’s ongoing Friday Night… Login to continue reading Login…
Dixie Freeze offers classic dining with a side of sweet delights
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Situated in the historic city limits of South Pittsburg on Elm Avenue is Dixie Freeze, a small restaurant that is among… Login to continue reading Login…
Second annual Miners Memorial Day event commences at Whitwell Mountain
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Miners Memorial Park on Whitwell Mountain was once again springing with festive energy as this year’s second annual Miners Day Memorial… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition coffee launches
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Over a month after the passing of country music superstar Dolly Parton, the former musician’s new line of coffee, “Cup of… Login to continue reading Login…
TCAT degrees growing across state
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor The System’s community colleges awarded 16,240 associate degrees and technical certificates to graduates in the 2025-26 academic year, the highest number… Login to continue reading Login…
Board of Education approves contract for football lights repairs
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Friday nights will soon be bright at Bill Baxter Stadium as the Marion County Board of Education (BoE) has unanimously approved… Login to continue reading Login…
Fresh produce and goods at Once Upon a Farm
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer New to Marion County, just off Highway 41 in Jasper, is Once Upon a Farm: a family-owned food stand that houses… Login to continue reading Login…
Local Interact clubs strengthen their leadership at Sleep in Heavenly Peace
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor In the early morning of this past Saturday, at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) bed-building shop in Monteagle, local Interact club… Login to continue reading Login…
Monteagle Volunteer Martha Krenson Wins TSBA District Award
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. — Martha Krenson has been named the Southeast District recipient of the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Volunteer Award, following a nomination by… Login to continue reading Login…