April 6, 2026
News
Bradshaw Contests ‘That’s Anti Growth And Anti-Development.’
LACIE SILVA – Editor At the August 28 Marion County Commissioner meeting, Jeff Cobbs presented a proposal for a statewide change aimed at requiring the transfer of control from Property…
Couple Charged With Child Rape
Staff Report A Marion County couple faces veritable life sentences after they were charged with the rape of a young girl, the incidents ongoing for over six months before they…
Food City Opening Delayed
LACIE SILVA – Editor Nearly a year ago at 514 Main Street in Kimball, TN construction began for a Food City but supply chain shortages have once again delayed the completion…
Smiles Brings Smiles Back To Community
LACIE SILVA – Editor Smiles is a non-profit community driven collective effort to bring dental services to low income adults, having helped over 1,000 people so far. Co-founded by Executive Director…
A Museum For Jasper
BARBARA HOLLOWAY – Contributor When I was a small child and visited Englewood, Tennessee with my grandparents, I loved going to the museum. Their museum was on the main street…
Observing Constitution Week Sept. 17-23
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national…
St. Andrews-Sewanee Garner Broadcast Awards
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School’s student-run radio station WMTN-LP recently submitted files for nomination in a national radio contest open only to high school radio stations. “The Drury Awards,” named after John…
HTVF Gifted Extrication Equipment
Haletown Volunteer firefighters received a full set of Holmatro Pantheon battery-powered extrication tools and a set of Homatro V-Struts, courtesy of NAFECO and the grant awarders at Firehouse Subs…
Devastating loss
The Local Bar and Grill 2 in Monteagle burned in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 31. Monteagle Fire and Rescue was assisted by fire suppression units from Sewanee,…
Gas Prices May Rise With Tightening Supply
Gas prices across Tennessee have moved less expensive for three straight weeks, making the Volunteer State the third cheapest place to buy fuel. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now…