April 6, 2026
News
Jasper police officer receives termination from position
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A Jasper police officer was recently terminated from his position for violating three separate policies that all officers are to abide by while on duty. Chief…
Ordinance 862 receives approval of first reading during South Pittsburg meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Ordinance 862 regarding the consumption and purchase of alcoholic beverages at South Pittsburg’s iconic Princess Theatre has received approval of its first reading during the city’s…
Costume ball announced during South Pittsburg city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kim Jordan of Marion County’s American Legion Hall Post 62 announced the organization’s first ever Costume Ball event during South Pittsburg’s recent city meeting. During the…
Addition of new streetlights for Whitwell discussed during monthly city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A proposal to add new streetlights within Whitwell on both sides of Highway 28 was brought up during the town’s recent city meeting. Tracy Steele, owner…
South Pittsburg Board of Mayor & Commissioners to apply for DIG grant
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners in South Pittsburg unanimously agreed to apply for a Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) following last month’s previous discussion. Commissioner Beth…
First reading of Ordinance 452 receives approval from Jasper Board of Mayor & Aldermen
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Aldermen in Jasper has approved the first reading of Ordinance 452. It concerns changes to floodplain zoning limits inside corporate limits…
Fixed rate for TML water & sewer loan approved by Jasper city board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A fixed payment rate for a water and sewer loan with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) has been approved under a new resolution by the Board…
Kimball Board approves Memorandum of Understanding & maintenance agreement
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen recently agreed to an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding health coverage, as well as a maintenance agreement with Southern…
Easement and property concerns for Sequatchie Point Subdivision shared
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Concerns regarding a property easement for Teludachee Trail at Sequatchie Point subdivision–near New Hope and South Pittsburg–were shared during the County Commission’s August meeting. Troy Vannatta,…
Old mobile classroom’s demolition approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen has officially approved the demolition of the modular unit located at the original elementary school facility off of Betsy Pack…