Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Whitwell library hosts annual Winterfest

Posted on February 22, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library recently held its annual Winterfest event, where children and families were invited to a variety of winter-themed games and activities. Originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, but postponed due to Winter Storm Fern, this year’s Winterfest took place on...
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Jasper board approve pay increase for police department

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen unanimously approved... Read more of this story
Orme to receive new speed bumps

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Orme is set to receive... Read more of this story

News

Whitwell library hosts annual Winterfest

Posted on February 22, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library recently held its annual Winterfest event, where children and families were invited to a variety
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Jasper board approve pay increase for police department

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen unanimously approved the hiring of new officers for the town’s police department, as well
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Orme to receive new speed bumps

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Orme is set to Read more

Attorney Gouger shares updates on cell tower project

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer City and Marion County attorney William Gouger Read more

Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially Read more

Entertainment

Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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Jasper Parks and Rec announce holiday events for 2026

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Write During Jasper’s January city meeting, Park Read more

New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the Read more

Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known Read more

Sports

Whitwell Middle School Boys Basketball Turn Hard Work Into Major Success

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 2:45 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer There was no doubt early in the season that Whitwell Middle School basketball had something special. That journey ultimately ended in
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Whitwell Middle School Basketball Defeats CSLA in Region Semifinals

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Middle School Lady Tigers basketball team won the district tournament, earning the right to host the first round of
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South Pittsburg Boys Claim Regular Season District Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates knew heading into last Read more

Lady Warriors Take Home Win Against Tigers

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Marion County girls basketball snapped its recent Read more

Whitwell’s Kaiden Billingsley Reaches New Heights for Whitwell Basketball

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Kaiden Billingsley is widely known around Whitwell Middle Read more

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Obituaries

Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89

Posted on February 21, 2026 at 8:00 am

Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89 of Jasper was called home on Wednesday, February 18. Born on March 29, 1936 to Stella Marie
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Sonja K. Lewis, 92

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 8:00 am

Sonja K. Lewis, 92 of Jasper was called home on Sunday, February 15. Born on November 27, 1933 in Augsburg, Germany, she
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Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74

Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74 of Jasper was called home Read more

Barbara Reames, 75

Barbara Reames, 75 of South Pittsburg passed away on Read more

Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, 63

Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, age 63 of South Pittsburg Read more

Lifestyles

Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially welcomed Raceway Gas into the community with open arms during the facility’s grand
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Read more

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High Read more

AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

Weather

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Education

Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the “Interact Clubs Showcase of Service” beginning at 6:00 PM CT on Wednesday, February
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RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

Posted on January 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board of Education’s (BoE) standing with academics and behavioral support through the implementation of
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