April 6, 2026
News
110 years of Whitwell Church of God
The Whitwell Church of God will celebrate their 110-year anniversary on February 4, starting at 10:45 a.m. with special guest Dr. Tim Hill, Church of God General Overseer. Pastor Jim…
Paid holidays increase in Whitwell
LACIE SILVA – Editor In a unanimous move to regulate standards across the county, Whitwell board of commissioners approved the addition of several paid holidays for all city employees. Previously, Jasper…
Ordinance changes in Jasper
LACIE SILVA – Editor On January 9 the town of Jasper aldermen and mayor met for the monthly meeting, among the agenda included three ordinance changes for amendments in town. The…
Hazard Mitigation Plan
LACIE SILVA – Editor The time has come for the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) of Marion County to be updated and the Emergency Management Agency is looking to the residents…
State waives fees for individuals with disabilities plates
The Department of Revenue and the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) are working together to provide financial relief for parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities. Starting this…
South Pittsburg Commission celebrates three retirees
Staff Report South Pittsburg City Commissioners celebrated three retirees of the past year on November 6, with a public reception before a special luncheon for fellow city employees. Ronnie Lancaster…
County Commission debates Power’s Act, Sand Plant and implications for the community
LACIE SILVA – Editor A fervent debate sparked in the County Commissioner meeting as concerns over the Power’s Act, the Sand Plant, and their potential implications arose, leading to a contentious…
State of the State address set for Feb. 5
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced that he will deliver his sixth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, Feb. 5 at 6…
Storage facilities development
LACIE SILVA – Editor Jasper’s long-standing zoning regulation, which restricts self-storage and mini-storage spaces to industrial zones, will have new opportunities after the October 9 Jasper city meeting. As a prospective…
Mayor’s roadwork plan enhances city infrastructure
LACIE SILVA – Editor In an ambitious endeavor to elevate the city’s infrastructure, Mayor Jason Turner presented an insightful roadwork report at the October 9 city meeting. The ongoing road work…