September 13, 2026
Law Enforcement
Suspect in $15,000 theft of SVEC equipment arrested
Staff Report A week after over $15,000 worth of tools and equipment owned by Sequatchee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) were reported stolen, a suspect responsible… Login to continue reading Login…
Chris Webb sworn in as new County Sheriff
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Following this year’s victory in the primary General Election, Chris Webb will now officially serve as Marion County’s newest Sheriff after… Login to continue reading Login…
Ric Engle welcomed as Whitwell Police Chief
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s newest Police Chief, Ric Engle, has recently been introduced and welcomed into the community with open arms during the city’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Smith joins New Hope Police Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mitchell Smith of New Hope has recently been accepted into the ranks as a full-time police officer for the New Hope… Login to continue reading Login…
Chattanooga Zoo closes due to bomb threat
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Chattanooga Zoo had to close to the public due to a bomb threat made to the zoo this past week.… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell police officer placed on administrative leave
Staff Report A police officer for the Whitwell Police Department has officially been placed on administrative leave following an incident involving hitting a 13-year-old girl… Login to continue reading Login…
Police personnel recognized by Whitwell officials
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Adam Rose and Ryan Stevenson of the Whitwell Police Department were recognized and awarded for their life-saving efforts in the community… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County man pleads guilty to reckless homicide
STAFF REPORT Christopher Janeway of Marion County has pleaded guilty to one count of both conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and reckless homicide linked to a… Login to continue reading Login…
SPHS graduate charged with rape
STAFF REPORT A 2026 graduate from South Pittsburg High School was recently arrested and charged with rape. JaMychal Buckner, 18, currently faces one charge of… Login to continue reading Login…
County police receive CPR Lazarus Awards
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The celebrations continued at the Marion County Commission’s meeting as various police officers from across the county were also awarded CPR… Login to continue reading Login…