April 7, 2026
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Addition of new streetlights for Whitwell discussed during monthly city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A proposal to add new streetlights within Whitwell on both sides of Highway 28 was brought up during the town’s recent city meeting. Tracy Steele, owner…
South Pittsburg Board of Mayor & Commissioners to apply for DIG grant
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners in South Pittsburg unanimously agreed to apply for a Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) following last month’s previous discussion. Commissioner Beth…
“Where’s Honey?” book signing hosted at Carolyn Stewart Library
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A book signing dedicated to Michelle De La Mora’s newest release, “Where’s Honey?” was recently hosted at the Carolyn Stewart Public Library in Jasper. Michelle gathered…
Charlie Kirk fatally shot at 31
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Charlie Kirk, a well renowned right wing activist and founder of the Turning Point USA organization, was fatally shot and killed at 31 whilst hosting a…
Shellmound Campground set for relocation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Shellmound Campground, a long established and popular campground in Marion County, is set to relocate to a new plot of land following development of the Crown…
New additions to Jasper Christmas Parade in the works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Vicki Messer, secretary for the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, came forward during Jasper’s recent city meeting to announce the chamber’s plans to expand the community’s…
Kimball Christian Academy hosts yearly Grandparent’s Breakfast
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball Christian Academy recently held its yearly breakfast event to honor the grandparents of all the academy’s students. Hosted once every September to coincide with Grandparents…
Zombie Ice Cream hosts grand opening of Jasper location
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Zombie Ice Cream is an ice cream shop out of Dayton in Rhea County . They have recently hosted their grand opening and ribbon cutting event…
County Commission agrees to redirection of non-competitive grant funds
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners for Marion County have recently agreed to a resolution regarding the redirection of non-competitive funds for Grundy County’s Water Treatment…
Labor Day festivities hosted in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Whitwell recently hosted various major Labor Day festivities and events that correlated into a successful turnout for the community. The idea to bring…