April 6, 2026
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Tree Day proclaimed for March 16
Earlier this month, Governor Bill Lee signed the “Tennessee Tree Day Resolution,” (HJR0712) declaring March 16, 2024 as “Tennessee Tree Day.” The resolution encourages Tennessee residents to participate in this…
Hope Ashburn speaks to MCBOE for FFA Week
LACIE SILVA Editor During ‘FFA Week,’ local Future Farmers of America (FFA) instructor Hope Ashburn spoke to Marion County’s Board of Education, presenting recent accomplishments and activities of…
MCBOE addresses questions regarding policy changes
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Board of Education called agenda items J, R, and AA for further discussion before approval at their monthly meeting. Donna Blansett and…
New JMS walk through
LACIE SILVA Editor An update on the progress of the new Jasper Middle School (JMS) building during a walk-through on March 9, was shown to Marion County Commissioners and…
Morrison for public road adoption
LACIE SILVA Editor A long standing issue in the Northern region of Marion County was brought to the Marion County Commissioner (MCC) board when Commissioner Chris Morrison asked the…
Opioid abatement funds contract returned to committee
LACIE SILVA Editor The contract presented by Commissioner Logan Campbell of the ethics committee on behalf of the Opioid Abatement Funds was rejected for further specifications and changes. Commissioner…
Sidewalk repairs need addressed in South Pittsburg
LACIE SILVA Editor South Pittsburg resident Thomas Green raised concerns of the desperately needed sidewalk repairs across the city generating discourse and a consensus to review the construction undertaking. During…
Pickett scores 1000 in his Junior Year
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Just before the Warriors basketball season ended, shooting guard Tilton Pickett did what few have done in Marion County basketball history by scoring 1,000 career points. And…
Year In Review 2023
Read the Year in Review Now! A comprehensive section that covers 8 counties in Southern Middle Tennessee.
Food City Grand Opening Celebration
Shelves are stocked and associates are ready to go for the highly anticipated Food City Grand opening that occurred on Feb. 7 in Kimball. “We are excited to be joining…