October 6, 2026
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Large business of the year awards
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…
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September has come to be nationally recognized as a time for education and reflection on mental health needs. Government and non-profit entities promote Suicide Prevention… Login to continue reading Login…
Former Governor Don Sundquist passes
Former Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Moline, Illinois… Login to continue reading Login…
It’s not aliens, it’s the internet
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The string of lights in the night sky spotted by scores of middle Tennessee residents recently is not an impending alien… Login to continue reading Login…
Small business of the year award
LACIE SILVA Editor For the fifth consecutive year WEPG The River 104.9 was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Marion County Chamber… Login to continue reading Login…
Labor Day Parade set for downtown Whitwell
LACIE SILVA Editor In honor of Labor Day, the annual Whitwell parade will commence Monday, Sept. 4, starting at 9 a.m. Spectators are encouraged… Login to continue reading Login…
Concert to help fund Whitwell heritage project
Helping fund the construction of a new Whitwell Coal Miners’ Museum is one of the ambitious goals the Whitwell Education and Heritage Center has set… Login to continue reading Login…
SPARQ earns Community Impact Award
LACIE SILVA Editor At the annual banquet dinner hosted by Marion County Chamber of Commerce on August 17, South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest (SPARQ)… Login to continue reading Login…
Paige Payne Hill named Citizen of the Year
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Hugs, tears and a standing ovation followed the announcement this past Friday evening at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Annual… Login to continue reading Login…
Made in Tennessee: George Dickel
NATHAN HAVENNER – Staff Writer Situated in the picturesque Cascade Hollow in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. continues to produce George Dickel… Login to continue reading Login…