News

Resolution regarding inter-governmental agreements passed by County Commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A newly proposed resolution regarding inter-governmental agreements between the county’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners and other government bodies throughout Marion County has recently passed. The…

Jasper Highlands Fire Department joins Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) recently became an official member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS). JHFD was recognized for their ongoing efforts…

New homes on the horizon in Jasper
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper is in midst of having a brand new community-based subdivision constructed beside Highway 41, just across the street from the town’s new middle school building.…

Champion Recovery Community hosts first ever Blast Back to School event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Champion Recovery Community, a non-profit organization who provides various services for those in need, has hosted their first ever “Blast Back to School” event…

Jasper Parks and Rec updates shared during town meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Justin Baker, Park Director for the city of Jasper has shared various updates and upcoming events for the community during the town’s July city meeting. During…

Ordinance readings for Jasper approved by town Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Three separate readings of different ordinances introduced to the Board of Mayor & Aldermen in Jasper have been examined and approved during the Board’s recent July…

Cultural Cuisine Cooking Camp hosted at Marion County High School
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County High School was recently the site for the county’s 4-H Youth Development Program’s fourth ever cooking camp, with the theme centering on the…

Chattanooga State Kimball campus plays host to Give a Child a Chance drive-thru event
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s Chattanooga State Community College campus has once more served as the base of operations for this year’s Give a Child a Chance drive-thru event in…

Purchase of furniture for county jail expansion receives passage from county board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A change order for the purchase of furniture for the Marion County Jail Expansion project has recently received full approval from the county Board of Mayor…

American flag placements for Powells Crossroads in the works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The placement of American flags throughout Powells Crossroads was recently discussed during the Board of Mayor & Aldermen’s public meeting. Before the meeting adjourned, Rodeny Ferro,…
