April 6, 2026
News
Marion County mother dies in fatal car accident
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A Marion County mother was killed in a fatal motor accident on I-24 East just before Thanksgiving. Troopers from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded to the…
Teacher of the Year Banquet held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer School teachers, faculty, board members and principals alike gathered together in celebration for this year’s nominees of Teacher of the Year at Western Sizzlin in Jasper.…
MCHS Interact Club Builds Beds for Kids in Need
NOVA MCGILL Contributor As the cold winter months approach us and Christmas creeps closer, every child deserves the best. Some kids wish for bikes and dolls or maybe a puppy,…
Jasper Highlands community hosts annual Artisan Market
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer On Saturday, Nov. 22, artisans and vendors from the Jasper Highlands community gathered to present and sell their works during its annual Artisan Market on Pat’s…
Capital project updates and clarifications shared during school board meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Director of Marion County Schools Mark Griffith shared several updates to the board of education recently regarding different school projects, as well as clarification about surrounding…
Powells Crossroads city board approves revision of Personnel Policy
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroads’ Board of Mayor & Aldermen has given the go ahead for the revision of its Personnel Policy, ranging from federal holidays to Election Day.…
Whitwell Holocaust Memorial welcomes new additions to historic collection
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School’s well-renowned Children’s Holocaust Memorial recently received new additions to its expansive collection of Holocaust memorabilia. Known globally, WMS’s Children’s Holocaust Memorial has been…
Magnitude 2.4 earthquake erupts in Marion and Grundy Counties
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The grounds below Marion and Grundy Counties were struck with a magnitude 2.4 earthquake at 9.7 kilometers within the earth during the nighttime hours this week.…
Ribbon cutting for Zaxby’s held at Kimball Crossing
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s newest addition to the fast food market, Zaxby’s, was recently the host of its own ribbon cutting ceremony at Kimball Crossing plaza. Zaxby’s is a…
Jasper Regional Museum establishes Christmas card fundraiser
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Regional History Museum, located across from Jasper City Park on Philips Avenue, has recently established a fundraiser via selling Christmas cards to the community. In…