April 15, 2026
News
County budgets and tax rate numbers shared during Commission meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer County Mayor David Jackson recently shared the county’s monthly budget reports. He additionally discussed the current rates of countywide property taxes… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper holds 5th annual Big Boom
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor On Saturday, Jasper held their 5th annual Big Boom event. It was held at the Jasper Baseball Complex. Thousands were in attendance.… Login to continue reading Login…
Termination of Hogan’s library position upheld by Marion County Library Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The termination of former library director Kellye Hogan of the Beene Pearson Public Library’s has been upheld by members of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Ketner’s Mill Seafood Festival
The Ketner’s Mill Seafood Festival will be held at Ketner’s Mill (658 Ketner Mill Lane, Whitwell, TN) from July 11-13, 2025. The hours on Friday… Login to continue reading Login…
AP approves road closures for Unity Festival
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor and Commissioners has approved the closure of North Cedar Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets for… Login to continue reading Login…
Princess Theatre under new management
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Princess Theatre, one of South Pittsburg’s most historic and iconic landmarks, is now under new management by Wesley and Kerri… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinions over Whitwell property tax increase voiced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Voices were heard as members of the Whitwell community expressed their opinions regarding the city’s $.22 tax increase during June’s city… Login to continue reading Login…
Lease agreement between BOE and Marion County Food Bank passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of the Board of Education have officially accepted the proposed lease agreement between the Board and the county’s Food Bank… Login to continue reading Login…
Beene Pearson Library pulls from county-wide Library Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Beene Pearson Public Library has officially withdrawn from the Marion County Library Board following a vote of 3 to 2… Login to continue reading Login…
Kimball board accepts Tate’s resignation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Matthew Tate, a former employee of Kimball’s Maintenance Department, officially resigned during this month’s meeting of the Kimball Board of Mayor… Login to continue reading Login…