Charlie Kirk fatally shot at 31

Posted on September 21, 2025 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Charlie Kirk, a well renowned right wing activist and founder of the Turning Point USA organization, was fatally shot and
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Shellmound Campground set for relocation

Posted on September 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Shellmound Campground, a long established and popular campground in Marion County, is set to relocate to a new plot of
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New additions to Jasper Christmas Parade in the works

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Kimball Christian Academy hosts yearly Grandparent’s Breakfast

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball Christian Academy recently held its yearly Read more

Resolutions for South Pittsburg discussed during annual city meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Two resolutions regarding both the Beene Pearson Read more

South Pittsburg Celebrates Mt. Bethlehem’s Unity Fest

Posted on August 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor For the second time, communities from all around Marion County gathered to celebrate the second annual Unity Fest. It is held
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The 66th Annual Monteagle Mountain Market

Posted on August 2, 2025 at 9:00 am

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Last Saturday and Sunday, Monteagle held its 66th Annual Mountain Market. The Monteagle Mountain Market is an event for the community
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Crossroads Ruritan presents scholarship check to WHS Valedictorian Stephanie Miller

CHARLIE MCENTYRE Contributor The Crossroads Ruritan hosted WHS valedictorian, Stephanie Miller, Read more

Jasper holds 5th annual Big Boom

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor On Saturday, Jasper held their 5th annual Big Read more

Ketner’s Mill Seafood Festival

The Ketner’s Mill Seafood Festival will be held at Ketner’s Mill Read more

Tigers Remain Winless After Road Loss

Posted on September 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers were coming off a near upset against the TSSAA Class 2A defending state champions. Even though the Tigers
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Pirates Continue Dominance with 63-0 Victory Over Brainerd

Posted on September 18, 2025 at 5:15 pm

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were simply too much to handle Friday night, pummeling Brainerd 63-0. The Pirates (2-1) set the tone
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Warriors Defense Too Much To Handle For Indians

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Warriors Outlast Tigers in Thriller

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Pirates bounce back with dominant win over Sequatchie County

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were looking for redemption Read more

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Standifer Burt Kilgore, 54

Posted on September 16, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Standifer Burt Kilgore, 54 said hello world as a 10 lb., 12 oz. baby boy in Waukegan, Illinois on June 16, 1971.
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Mary Olivia “Libbi” Thompson, 84

Posted on September 15, 2025 at 11:33 am

    Mary Olivia “Libbi” Thompson, 84 of Tarpon Springs, Florida was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August
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Kathlyn Turney Hill, 94

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Timothy D. Treece, 47

    Timothy D. Treece, 47 was called home on Sunday, Read more

Sylvia Renee Cooper, 48

    Sylvia Renee Cooper, 48 of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Read more

Gaming and collectors’ galore at Retro Pixel Games

Posted on September 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located right off of Main Street in Kimball, directly off Highway 64, is Marion County’s newest addition to the retail
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Zombie Ice Cream hosts grand opening of Jasper location

Posted on September 13, 2025 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Zombie Ice Cream is an ice cream shop out of Dayton in Rhea County . They have recently hosted their
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Banking and financial services provided at Tower Community Bank

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Industrial history collected at Whitwell’s Coal Miners Museum

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50 year of big brand vehicles sold at Moss Motor Company

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Cultural Cuisine Cooking Camp hosted at Marion County High School

Posted on August 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm

  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,
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Chattanooga State Kimball campus plays host to Give a Child a Chance drive-thru event

Posted on August 9, 2025 at 9:00 am

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
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Bidding of lockers and tabulation for Whitwell High School auditorium approved

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Three bids under a tabulation for Whitwell Read more

Approval of SP High School fishing team made by Board of Education

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The formation of the South Pittsburg High Read more

Ashley Mosley of Marion County nominated as Teacher of the Year finalist

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Ashley Mosley of Jasper Elementary School has Read more