April 6, 2026
News
Voter list clarifications made during county commission meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer David Riley, Administrator of Elections for Marion County, recently clarified several public concerns and errors regarding voting through the county. Riley began the discussion by stating…
Treasured Quilts of Sequatchie Valley hosted at Sulphur Springs Global Methodist Church
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Sulphur Springs Global Methodist Church in Powells Crossroads recently became the epicenter for the fourth ever Treasured Quilts of Sequatchie Valley show. The event showcased a…
Jasper Gets Spooky With Halloween Market
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Jasper’s Halloween Market brings spooky fun to the town. The market brings trick-or-treating, snacks, and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. It was held at…
Monument commemorating coal miners unveiled during first annual Miners Memorial Day event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The unveiling of a brand new monument, which commemorates those who have lost their lives during the 1981 Mine 21 Disaster, was made public during Whitwell’s…
Zaxby’s to open by end of the month
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mayor Rex Pesnell of Kimball has recently made the announcement that the town’s upcoming Zaxby’s location is set to officially open by the end of this…
Marion County VFW Brings Chili and Cornbread to the Table
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor The Marion County VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) held their first Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off. It was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October…
Cumberland Community Dance hosts second Square/Contra dance event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Cumberland Community Dance, a committee dedicated to the art of dance on Monteagle Mountain, has recently hosted its second ever Square/Contra dance event in the Monteagle…
Narcan updates shared during Powells Crossroads city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chief Kenneth Seagraves of the Powells Crossroads Police Department has recently shared the department’s current standing with receiving and utilizing Narcan nasal spray for those suffering…
School nutrition civil rights policy and project approvals passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education recently passed both this year’s nutrition civil rights policy, as well approval of contracts with several contractors for various school…
Change order for airport taxiway expansion passes
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A change order pertaining to the expansion of the county airport’s taxiway has recently passed by the County Commission during its September. According to Mayor David…