April 6, 2026
News
Warrior for Life: MC Honors Jacob Saylors with Jersey Retirement
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer In the middle of all the usual purple and white last Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, there were specks of blue and silver. No, it wasn’t…
Tennesseans to potentially lose SNAP benefits this November due to government shutdown
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Tennesseans provided with food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may lose their benefits beginning this November due to the government shutdown in Washington…
Street light updates shared during Whitwell city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Updates surrounding the addition of new streetlights on Highway 28 in Whitwell were recently shared during the community’s monthly city meeting. City Manager Lonnie Cleek stated…
Ordinance 452 receives approval for second reading
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Aldermen of Jasper has recently passed the second and final reading of Ordinance 452 during its October city meeting. Ordinance 452…
SlowPokes SpeedShop hosts first annual car show
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer SlowPokes SpeedShop, a local auto shop in Jasper that specializes in antique vehicles, has hosted its first ever annual car show within the Jasper community. The…
Chattanooga hosts second annual business expo event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s neighboring city of Chattanooga recently held its second annual business expo at Miller Park in downtown. The park was bustling with visitors, students, and…
WVVFD fire hall under renovation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The West Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s (WVVFD) fire hall is currently under a major overhaul alongside adding in new additions to make the facility be used…
Whitwell fire hall parking lot to be paved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Whitwell fire hall parking lot is set to be paved following the Board of Mayor & Commissioners approval of a bid sent by Lofty Asphalt.…
Cory Cleek hired in as chief of Whitwell police
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Cory Cleek of Marion County has officially been hired into his former position as the Whitwell Police Department Chief during the community’s recent city meeting. The…
Mayor Jackson signs proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County Mayor David Jackson has officially signed a proclamation that recognizes Oct. 19 through Oct. 25 as National Friends of Libraries Week within the county.…