April 6, 2026
News
Zombie Ice Cream hosts grand opening of Jasper location
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Zombie Ice Cream is an ice cream shop out of Dayton in Rhea County . They have recently hosted their grand opening and ribbon cutting event…
County Commission agrees to redirection of non-competitive grant funds
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners for Marion County have recently agreed to a resolution regarding the redirection of non-competitive funds for Grundy County’s Water Treatment…
Labor Day festivities hosted in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Whitwell recently hosted various major Labor Day festivities and events that correlated into a successful turnout for the community. The idea to bring…
Former Marion County star Jacob Saylors makes NFL debut
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer After years of falling short of making a team’s 53-man roster, Jacob Saylors finally made his NFL debut with the Detroit Lions in their Week 1 game…
Whitwell library hosts VR based Travelling Trunk Exhibit
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library has recently become the host of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s Travelling Trunk Exhibit. A first in the library’s…
SP Board of Mayor & Commissioners approves $1,500 for little league cheer program
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners recently agreed to provide $1,500 in insurance funds to the town’s Little League Cheer Program. Crystal Lancaster, Vice President…
Jasper First Baptist Church’s 3rd Annual Beans, Greens, and Bluegrass
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor On August 30th, the Jasper First Baptist Church held its third annual Beans, Greens, and Bluegrass function. It started at 5 p.m. with dinner and entertainment. There…
Orena Humphreys Public Library to remain in countywide library board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During the August city meeting in Whitwell, a vote for Orena Humphreys Public Library to remain in the Marion County Library Board was made by the…
Moore Park receives new additions and makeovers
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Moore Park, one of South Pittsburg’s public recreational sites, has recently received new additions, as well as major makeovers. The project was financially supported under grant…
Banking and financial services provided at Tower Community Bank
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Headquartered in the heart of Marion County in Jasper is among one of Middle and Southeastern Tennessee’s most prominent and local banks. Tower Community Bank kicked…