April 6, 2026
News
Kimball city board approves first readings of Ordinances 298 & 299
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen recently approved the first reading of both Ordinance 298 and 299. Both pertain to mobile homes and Accessory Dwelling Units…
Two Pirates Playmakers Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Two South Pittsburg players have been named semifinalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards in Division I, Class 1A. Senior running back Ja’Mychal Buckner and…
Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 10 State Troopers
NASHVILLE – On Nov. 7, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee…
Highway Department updates and projects shared during county commission meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Cory Pickett of Marion County’s Highway Department recently provided several updates regarding the department’s recent activity and planned projects for the coming winter season. Pickett explained…
Ice skating to make its return November 22
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Downtown Jasper’s popular ice skating rink is making its return on Saturday, Nov. 22, just in time for the upcoming Christmas season. The town’s seasonal attraction…
Orena Humphreys Library hosts annual Halloween at the Library event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Orena Humphreys Public Library in Whitwell hosted their annual Halloween at the Library event during the spooky holiday. During the event, families were invited to partake…
Rockslide on I-24 causes major shutdown
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A large rockslide recently occurred on 1-24 West near the Marion County/Franklin County line on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reported the…
Community Cookout in South Pittsburg
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Last Saturday on Nov. 8, a cookout was held in South Pittsburg. It was organized for people all around Marion County to enjoy. The food was free…
Reggie Mosley named baseball coach for JMS
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Reggie Mosley of Jasper Middle School has recently been named head coach of the school’s Warriors baseball team. Mosley has been a sports coach for seven…
Obligation bonds from 2010 and 2014 to be refinanced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners agreed to have two obligation bonds from 2010 and 2014 refinanced in the total amount of $8,959,840.78. County Mayor…