April 6, 2026
News
South Pittsburg Board okays contract for Happy Hollow property
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Commissioners in South Pittsburg has agreed to a contract for $700,000 of grant funds from the state’s Heritage Conservation Trust Fund…
All aboard: passenger trains could be coming to Chattanooga
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The city of Chattanooga, following ongoing debates, may potentially receive new passenger trains within the community. Chattanooga’s ongoing efforts to bring passenger trains to the city…
South Pittsburg’s Public Works facility to be named after Mike White Sr.
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During South Pittsburg’s recent city meeting, the Board of Mayor & Commissioners approved to name the town’s newest public works facility in honor of the late…
Jasper Board approves PFAS contract
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has recently approved a contract dedicated to researching PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals in the area. City Attorney…
Board of Education approves $2.2 million bid for school roof projects
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a special-called meeting, members of Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) accepted a bid from roofing firm JDH Company regarding re-roofing projects for several county…
Jasper hosts first ever Christmas in a Small Town
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Jasper was in high spirits for the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 13, as residents and visitors of all ages gathered in celebration of…
Whitwell High drain project receives approval of change order
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell High School’s drain connection project has received approval of a change order with Chris Harvey Construction through the county’s Board of Education. The project consists…
Sheriff’s Department holds donative road blocks for Christmas for Kids
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) recently held several roadblocks across the county dedicated to raising funds for the department’s Christmas for Kids program. MCSD’s Christmas…
West Valley VFD holds annual Breakfast with Santa
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The West Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WVVFFD) in Whitwell recently hosted its third annual Breakfast with Santa event. To jump start the Christmas season, WVVFD’s fire…
New cell tower and commercial building announced during Kimball meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Discussion surrounding both a new cell tower and commercial facility within Kimball ensued during the Dec. 4 city meeting. The Kimball Board of Mayor & Aldermen…