April 6, 2026
News
SP Community communicates concern for uncertain homeless shelter
LACIE SILVA – Editor The community of South Pittsburg came together at the January 9, mayor and commissioner city meeting to express concerns regarding a proposed homeless shelter by the Calvary…
Firefighters battle blaze in snow and ice
LACIE SILVA – Editor At 6:48 a.m. on January 21, firefighters in the Jasper, Kimball, and Haletown departments convened on scene at the 300 block of West 4th Street in Jasper…
Jasper’s Water System Gets a High-Tech Boost: Smart Fire Hydrants Roll Out
LACIE SILVA – Editor The latest update from the Mayor’s office revealed at the city meeting on October 9, that Jasper has become the first in the state to embrace the…
‘The Suck’ obliterated 110 years ago this week
BILL CAREY – Contributor One hundred and ten years ago this week, the most treacherous stretch of the Tennessee River was obliterated. Before man-made dams existed, the Tennessee River was…
Green Space Transformation: A concrete solution to a developing area
LACIE SILVA – Editor In an exciting move to transform a beloved community space, on October 9 the mayor and alderman board of Jasper has recently approved bids for the installation…
Body of Tullahoma man found near interstate
Staff Report The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a death of a Tullahoma man on I-24 near the Haletown exit. According to Marion County Sheriff Ronnie “Bo” Burnett,…
On Occasion: Arrangements for crafting and preserving memories
LACIE SILVA – Editor In 2022, Andy Campbell, owner and founder, brought about his long-time dream of owning his own storefront, and created “On Occasion,” for all events and occasions. In…
Smiles golf drop for charity
LACIE SILVA – Editor Smiles held their second annual, ‘Shop til WE Drop Festival,’ and a helicopter drop for various prizes including a $1,000 cash prize on September 23 at the…
Chickamauga Lake Competition
LACIE SILVA – Editor The Whitwell fishing teams competed in both High School and Junior Divisions at Chickamauga Lake on October 14. With 135 boats total in the Senior Division, Ethan…
Citizen comments for community
LACIE SILVA – Editor In culmination of several challenges within the community, Scott Bernett, a new resident of South Pittsburg from Vancouver, Washington, spoke at the October 10, South Pittsburg…