Local Government

Judge Cameron passes at 61
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor 12th District Circuit Court Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He died… Login to continue reading Login…

County BoMC approves contract with Southern Health Partners
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In its recent meeting, Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has agreed to a $273,416 contract renewal with Southern… Login to continue reading Login…

Commission agrees to $191k bid with K&K Waste Disposal
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its July meeting, the Marion County Commission agreed to a $191,000 bid from K&K Waste Disposal pertaining to sanitation hauling… Login to continue reading Login…

Marion County Commission approves tax levy rates for new fiscal year
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of the Marion County Commission have agreed to set the tax levy rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during the… Login to continue reading Login…

Powells Crossroads BoMA address road worries
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A resident of Powells Crossroads addressed his worries regarding local utility poles, downed trees, and speeding across different roadways during the… Login to continue reading Login…

Firework complaints shared during South Pittsburg meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer On behalf of several South Pittsburg residents, Commissioner Ronny Myers discussed several noise complaints regarding fireworks going off within city limits… Login to continue reading Login…

Thrive Regional Partnership to visit South Pittsburg in August
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Thrive Regional Partnership, a non-profit organization that spans 16 counties across the Tri-State area, is scheduled to visit South Pittsburg Friday,… Login to continue reading Login…

South Pittsburg resident expresses concerns over administrator position
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A South Pittsburg resident has recently shared concerns surrounding the City Administrator title, particularly regarding Tennessee House Bill 2431. At the… Login to continue reading Login…

Jasper council approves codified revisions for city ordinances
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Through a unanimous vote, Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) agreed to a new ordinance that revises the city’s municipal… Login to continue reading Login…

Decision for Whitwell commissioner seat tabled
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a split 2-2 vote, Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) will table and determine the future of the commissioner… Login to continue reading Login…
