April 6, 2026
News
Where Is Joshua David Day?
LISA HOBBS – Contributor It’s time for someone to demonstrate compassion and lessen the heartache felt by the family of Joshua David Day. Josh, as he was called by family and…
Investigation Continues Into Fatal Jasper Wreck
LACIE SILVA – Editor A tractor trailer hauling corn crossed the two-lane road, Highway 150 right next to mile marker 2, and overturned an oncoming vehicle, on the afternoon of…
Grundy Man Gets Million-Dollar Settlement For False Imprisonment
LISA HOBBS – Contributor The Tennessee Department of Treasury board of claims voted to award Adam Braseel the cap of $1 million for his wrongful imprisonment/exoneration claim. Braseel, a Grundy County…
Show Me The Money – Schafer Wants Paper Trail
Commissioners and the public unite at the Marion County Commissioner meeting on July 24 in favor of a new requirement for officials of the county traveling on business using taxpayer…
An American Tradition: Lodge Cast Iron
NATHAN HAVENNER – Staff Writer It has been 127 years since Joseph Lodge began his first cast iron foundry in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Opened as the Blacklock…
Schools Now Face Fines For Action of Parents
The Legislative Council met via a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 13 to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. Several clarifications were made to existing rules, but…
Project K-9 Hero Provides Care For Retired Police and Military Dogs
NATHAN HAVENNER – Contributor While Jason Johnson spent decades as a K-9 handler and trainer at some of the highest levels in the United States Government, in 2016 he began to…
Redpoint Inn: The Stopping Point For Hungry Diners
LACIE SILVA – Editor Redpoint is a climbing term, perfect for the fun, funky, and fresh restaurant located in downtown Jasper. The Redpoint Inn is owned by Robert and Carol Doherty…
New Leadership For Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary
The Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary has announced its leadership team for 2023-24. Pictured, from left, are Jessica Favaloro, Communications; Kathy Hensley, Secretary; Bob Askew, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Project; Michael Payne,…
Disturbance In The GCSO Force
LISA HOBBS Contributor The findings of an audit by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission have led to the suspension of two higher ups at the neighboring Grundy…