April 6, 2026
News
Burgers and Dogs To Benefit Tunnels to Towers
The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in South Pittsburg is conducting a fundraiser Saturday August 19 for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. They will…
Arrest Made In Sexual Battery Case
An investigation, stemming from an inappropriate-behavior complaint, has led to a former School System employee being arrested on sexual-battery charges, according to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports. Kristi Jolynn Whelen…
Boy Bands Under The Friday Night Lights
DUANE SHERRILL – Contributor The Marion County High School Marching Band halftime show is sure to be a fan favorite this year as the audience will be treated to a tribute…
‘Thank You, Sister’ From Sister Spirits
LACIE SILVA – Editor Kim Mears-Vick, the owner of the new liquor store Sister Spirits in Whitwell opened her doors this past April and has enjoyed much success and support from…
Spike Strips Stop Fleeing Suspect
Staff Report A chase through two counties ended after deputies deployed spike strips, stopping the suspect cold. The driver, Charles Frank Vehonsky, was taken into custody without injury. He was…
King Charged In Overdose Death
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Chattanooga man, in connection to the…
First Edition, First Subscriber
Bob and Cheryl Kellerman display the very first edition of the Marion Tribune to come off the press last week. The Kellermans were the first subscribers to the new…
Better Bonded Whitwell Tigers Look For Region Title
SHANE SHOEMAKER – Sports Writer For the first time in five years, the Whitwell football program has what they feel like is a promising team that can win a…
Hitting the Road: The Coker Museum
NATHAN HAVENNER – Contributor Visitors to The Coker Museum in downtown Chattanooga can enjoy a mesmerizing display of antique automobiles, motorcycles, neon signs and even airplanes, all collected by…
Marion Unemployment Rate Jumps To 5.1%
The seasonal impacts on employment, such as school breaks, continued to have an impact on Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers in June, according to newly released information from the Department of…