Friday, March 6th, 2026

U.S. and Israel strike Iran

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Following weeks of rising tensions and military buildup within the Middle East, the United States and Israel have recently launched missile strikes against Iran this past Saturday. In the morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 28, President Donald Trump publicly announced the U.S. military, alongside...
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Daylight Savings Time springs ahead March 8

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Prepare to have all clocks around your home... Read more of this story
Whitwell board okays purchase of new vehicles

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has... Read more of this story

News

U.S. and Israel strike Iran

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Following weeks of rising tensions and military buildup within the Middle East, the United States and Israel have recently launched
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Daylight Savings Time springs ahead March 8

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Prepare to have all clocks around your home changed this weekend, as the clock moves ahead once again in time
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Whitwell board okays purchase of new vehicles

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) Read more

South Pittsburg council approves $7,500 donation for Pirates football team

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Read more

Interact Club’s Showcase of Service

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Interact clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Read more

Entertainment

Did you know: Actress Jobyna Ralston was from Marion County?

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Did you know that Jobyna Ralston, a well renowned silent film actress from the 1920s, was from Marion County? Born
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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

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Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

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Sports

South Pittsburg Pirates recognized for championship title

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were recognized by the Marion County Commissions for their victory and becoming the 2025 TSSAA Class
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South Pittsburg Basketball Wins District Championship

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates basketball team captured the regular-season District Championship. Last Tuesday, they had the opportunity to add a District
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Whitwell Tigers Basketball Makes History in Region Tournament Win Over Copper Basin

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers have proven they can compete Read more

Lady Tigers Stun Lady Pirates in District Tournament

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates and Whitwell Lady Read more

Pirates Fend Off Tigers in District Tournament

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Obituaries

Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76 of Jasper was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2. Born on
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David Levi Webb, 72

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:28 pm

David Levi Webb, 72 of Jasper was called home on Monday, March 2. Born on March 27, 1953 to Fred Webb and
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Jose Angel Dominguez, 66

Jose Angel Dominguez, 66 of Jasper was called home Read more

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, 75

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, age 75 of Whitwell was called Read more

Luther Glenn Moore, 93

Luther Glenn Moore, 93 of Jasper was called home Read more

Lifestyles

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of general hygiene was recently hosted at the Whitwell Senior Center, where those in
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Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially welcomed Raceway Gas into the community with open arms during the facility’s grand
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family Read more

CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Read more

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

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Education

Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 10:13 am

CASEY PHILIPS Contributor Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on
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