April 6, 2026
News
Jamborees, Trunk-or-Treats, and Halloween Festivities in Marion County
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County was recently the host of a range of celebrations and festivities during Halloween week, a time which residents all around gathered in celebration of…
Collaborative conferencing with MCEA receives approval from Board of Education
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The county Board of Education has recently agreed to sign a petition regarding collaboration with the Marion County Education Association (MCEA). Teresa Lofty, president of MCEA…
The South Pittsburg Rotary Club Supports Elementary School Students through “The Dictionary Project”
JEFF ROBERTSON Contributor For more than a decade, the South Pittsburg Rotary Club has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, a nationwide literacy initiative that engages local organizations to acquire…
Family Justice Center hosts 10th Annual Awareness Conference for domestic violence
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s Family Justice Center (FJC) has recently held its 10th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on Friday, Oct. 24. The conference, held every October as part…
South Pittsburg city board approves donation requests
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners in South Pittsburg agreed to two donation requests during this month’s city meeting. During the meeting, Commander Kim Jordan of…
First reading of Ordinance 864 receives approval from SP city board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Ordinance 864 received approval from South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners during the board’s October meeting. The resolution aims to increase city court costs from…
Tennessee welcomes two new state parks
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Two brand new state parks were recently dedicated by Tennessee State Parks, both located near Marion County in the greater Southern Cumberland Plateau. The parks were…
SP Board of Mayor & Commissioners agrees to matched funding for river park
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners in South Pittsburg recently agreed to match grant funds for the city’s ongoing river park project under a new resolution.…
Playground Paradise to receive upgrades following resolution passage
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Playground Paradise, a popular children’s playground in South Pittsburg, is set to receive a major makeover following the recent passage of Resolution 1054. The resolution was…
Jasper city board approves bid for public pavilion project
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer After much discussion and anticipation, Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen have officially approved a contracted bid for the new public pavilion. This is set to…