October 6, 2026
News
Lion’s Club offering eyeglasses to residents in need
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Lions Club program is offering a helping hand to those in need by giving away eyeglasses for all ages;… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads council accepts bid for ballfield fencing project
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroads’ Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) unanimously agreed to a $28,800 bid from Southern Star Services pertaining to the… Login to continue reading Login…
Firefighters extinguish tractor-trailer fire on I-24
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Firefighters from both the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) and Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) recently responded to a tractor-trailer fire… Login to continue reading Login…
Ketner’s Mill reopens to the public
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The historic Ketner’s Mill property has officially reopened; however, it has several new rules put in place for guests. Recently announced… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell council abolishes Park Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Through a unanimous vote, Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has agreed to officially abolish the city’s park board due… Login to continue reading Login…
Ric Engle welcomed as Whitwell Police Chief
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s newest Police Chief, Ric Engle, has recently been introduced and welcomed into the community with open arms during the city’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Abandonment of easement for cabinet shop property approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has unanimously agreed to an abandonment of easement regarding property located near the site… Login to continue reading Login…
Phillips wins L. Ron Hubbard writing award
Whitwell author Casey Phillips is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg board signs letter of intent for Coca-Cola building
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a year filled with projects and grand openings within its municipal limits, the city of South Pittsburg is to once… Login to continue reading Login…
Flooding concerns shared at Kimball meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Kimball’s August city meeting, a resident shared her concerns regarding flooding and runoff water that has caused several worrying instances… Login to continue reading Login…