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A Salute to Veterans 2023

November 10, 2023

A Salute to Veterans 2023 Special Publication. We want to thank all veterans and their families for their sacrifices. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign…

Fall Fun and Activities

October 13, 2023

Fall fun and activities around the area within a 2-hour drive: All times are central unless indicated otherwise. October Dates October 14th: Marion County Market… Login to continue reading Login…

DA exonerates Jasper Police of wrongdoing

September 24, 2023

DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The district attorney general has issued a report saying the Jasper Police Department used justifiable force in making the arrest of… Login to continue reading Login…

Todd Brown Honored In Fire Station Naming

September 20, 2023

LACIE SILVA – Editor The Whitwell Fire Department will be dedicated as the “Todd Brown Memorial” with a sign and ceremony as determined at the… Login to continue reading Login…

Sparks Fly Over Jasper Highlands Debate

September 20, 2023

LACIE SILVA – Editor Emotions and frustrations ran high at the County Commissioner meeting on August 28, as people of the Jasper Highlands gated community and… Login to continue reading Login…

Investigators seeking potential victims of Georgia man charged with sexual exploitation of children

September 14, 2023

Staff Report A Georgia man has been indicted on multiple child exploitation charges, and investigators are seeking information from individuals who might have had… Login to continue reading Login…

Music, pageants, and fireworks galore

September 14, 2023

LACIE SILVA Editor Music, vendors, games, fireworks and more can be found at the inaugural Coal Miners and Veterans Memorial Concert, hosted by Dawson… Login to continue reading Login…

September 14, 2023

DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Arrests are still being made after lawmen busted a methamphetamine trafficking ring with many of the co-conspirators already serving their jail… Login to continue reading Login…

Whiteside fire injures one, consumes vehicles

September 14, 2023

A fire in Whiteside consumed several vehicles Saturday evening, resulting in the mobilization of local fire-fighting personnel. “At 11:13 p.m. Saturday night Haletown Volunteer Fire… Login to continue reading Login…

Large business of the year awards

September 13, 2023

LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet dinner on August 17, awarded Colonial Chemical Inc. (CCI) the Large… Login to continue reading Login…