April 6, 2026
News
SVEC employees partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to serve community
Employees of Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) helped Sleep In Heavenly Peace provide and build beds for 25 local children in need as part of the Tennessee Electric Co-op Day…
Interact Club River Rescue Weekend
Interact Clubs from area schools participated in the Tennessee River Rescue this weekend. MCHS Interact was at Hales Bar Dam, SPHS was at the Blue Bridge boat dock, and WHS…
Citizens question commissioner’s remarks
LACIE SILVA – Editor Three concerned citizens spoke, on behalf of the Marion County 4-H Performing Arts, at the South Pittsburg city meeting on October 10, to comment on Commissioner Cheryl…
Sartin among distinguished scholars at MTSU
Benjamin Sartin of Whitwell, TN, was among nearly 800 graduates who received their degrees during Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) summer 2023 commencement, earning a Master of Science in Aeronautical…
Capturing History Anew: Memory Tree’s Photo Restoration Artistry
LACIE SILVA – Editor A local business owner and Army Veteran, Dianne Glenn, is reshaping time by preserving cherished memories in the digital age. Glenn served in the Armed Forces from…
Body found outside Monteagle restaurant
A woman was found dead in the parking lot of Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant in Monteagle on Sunday morning. The restaurant is located near the Franklin and Marion County line…
Jasper Library Book Sale
Attention, dear friends of the Carolyn Stewart Public Library. We’re excited to announce our upcoming fall book sale October 14 and 15 at 14 W 2nd Street. A special invitation…
Story time and education programs at the library
LACIE SILVA – Editor The Beene Pearson Public Library of South Pittsburg, welcomes the community for the renewed story time and education, free programs for adults, and a designated story time…
Eclipse visible in middle Tennessee Saturday
DUANE SHERRILL – Contributor While middle Tennessee won’t get the full effect of the “Ring of Fire” eclipse like the Southwestern U.S. this Saturday, the sky will dim as the moon…
Sequatchie Church Honored For Century-Long Service
LACIE SILVA – Editor In the little town of Sequatchie, just northwest of Highway 28, resides the Sequatchie First Baptist Church, recently honored for 100 years of service on September 24.…