October 6, 2026
Schools
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…
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…
Pirates unanimous No. 1, Warriors No. 3 in TSWA preseason poll
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Two of Marion County’s power programs will open the 2026 season right where they finished the last one — among the best… 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…
Andrew Dunn recognized as America’s Favorite Student Champion
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Middle School student Andrew Dunn has recently been recognized for winning the 2026 America’s Favorite Student online competition. Dunn was… Login to continue reading Login…
Give a Child a Chance Helps Marion County Students Start the School Year Strong
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Families from across Marion County came together on July 31 for the annual Give a Child a Chance event at Chattanooga State’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper Middle School hosts Back-to-School Bash
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In preparation for the 2026-2027 school year, Jasper Middle School (JMS) recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash event, inviting parents and… Login to continue reading Login…
Holocaust Memorial nominated for Best of Tennessee in Arts & Entertainment
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Children’s Holocaust Memorial, located at Whitwell Middle School, has been nominated for the Best of Tennessee program in Arts &… Login to continue reading Login…