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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…

Dr. Mark Griffith’s term as Director of Schools extended to 2030
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mark Griffith, Director of Schools for Marion County, is to remain within the local school system as director through a newly approved four-year term. The decision…

Arts in the Burg hosts third annual Santa Cause
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Arts in the Burg, South Pittsburg’s art gallery and studio, has once more been the sight of its third annual Santa Cause event. Similar to last…

Waterline projects receive approval of bids from County Commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners unanimously approved bids for two separate waterline projects located within the community. After much discussion across several county commission…

SPHPS welcomes electives for board positions
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of the South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society (SPHPS) committee has welcomed Kellye Hogan and Pam Collier as Chairman and Treasurer of the board, as well…

Kimball board approves Ordinances 298 and 299 in final reading
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Ordinances 298 and 299, first discussed and approved in November, have both been given the greenlight to move forward by the Board of Mayor & Aldermen…

Marion County mother dies in fatal car accident
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A Marion County mother was killed in a fatal motor accident on I-24 East just before Thanksgiving. Troopers from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded to the…

Whitwell Holocaust Memorial welcomes new additions to historic collection
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School’s well-renowned Children’s Holocaust Memorial recently received new additions to its expansive collection of Holocaust memorabilia. Known globally, WMS’s Children’s Holocaust Memorial has been…

Magnitude 2.4 earthquake erupts in Marion and Grundy Counties
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The grounds below Marion and Grundy Counties were struck with a magnitude 2.4 earthquake at 9.7 kilometers within the earth during the nighttime hours this week.…

Ribbon cutting for Zaxby’s held at Kimball Crossing
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kimball’s newest addition to the fast food market, Zaxby’s, was recently the host of its own ribbon cutting ceremony at Kimball Crossing plaza. Zaxby’s is a…
