Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Chattanooga pastor sentenced for wire fraud and tax fraud

Posted on January 17, 2026 at 9:00 am

A Chattanooga paster has been sentenced to 30 months for wire fraud and tax fraud charges in $1.8 million COVID-19 employment fraud scheme. On Jan. 8, Ricky Lee Taylor, Jr., 36, currently of Chattanooga, was sentenced by the Honorable Charles E. Atchley, Jr., United States District Judge, in...
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Beene-Pearson Library kicks-off weekly Senior Club and Snack & Study

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Beene-Pearson Public Library in South Pittsburg has... Read more of this story
AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, AJ’s... Read more of this story

News

Chattanooga pastor sentenced for wire fraud and tax fraud

Posted on January 17, 2026 at 9:00 am

A Chattanooga paster has been sentenced to 30 months for wire fraud and tax fraud charges in $1.8 million COVID-19 employment fraud scheme. On
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AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, AJ’s Kitchen, formerly AJ’s Deli, has reopened its doors to customers within the
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Back to back vehicular fires reported on 1-24

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Jasper among first to receive 2025 T-Mobile Grant

The Town of Jasper, alongside Cleveland in Bradley County, are the Read more

Warm temperatures to loom over Sequatchie Valley

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Temperatures across the Sequatchie Valley, and the Read more

Entertainment

New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the North Shore area of the city, was brimming with celebration for New Year’s
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Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known scenic mountains, is known for its history and world-renowned tourist attractions, such as
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Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Read more

Weaver Tree Farms sells Christmas trees for holiday season

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Weaver Tree Farms, a family-operated establishment out Read more

Jasper hosts first ever Christmas in a Small Town

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Jasper was in high Read more

Sports

Whitwell Boys Basketball Cruises Past Sale Creek

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers boys basketball team is a young group that knew coming into the season that growing pains would be
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SP Pirates ranked as highest scoring team in Tennessee

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer South Pittsburg was named Tennessee’s highest-scoring high school football team for the 2025 season, according to MaxPreps. The Pirates scored 740
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South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball Making Strides for Future

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball is on the Read more

WMS Boys Basketball Make School History With First Ever SVC Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday had the potential to be a Read more

Mason Keel Leads JMS Wrestling To First State Championship

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Mason Keel wasn’t even sure he wanted the Read more

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Obituaries

Eric Lindsey Condra, 58

Posted on January 17, 2026 at 8:00 am

Eric Lindsey Condra, age 58 passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, January 12. Lindsey was born to
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Iris Ann Lehr Sumler, 87

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 12:38 pm

Iris Ann Lehr Sumler, 87 of South Pittsburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on March
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Rosetta Rogers, 82

Rosetta Rogers, 82 of Whitwell was called home Read more

Linda Patricia Colston, 77

Linda Patricia Colston, 77 of Whitwell was called home Read more

Charles Owen Higgins, 82

Charles Owen Higgins, age 82, of Whitwell entered into Read more

Lifestyles

AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, AJ’s Kitchen, formerly AJ’s Deli, has reopened its doors to customers within the
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Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

Posted on January 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed a new coffee shop with open arms, as residents Anita and Mike Miller
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New businesses coming to Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement of several new businesses was Read more

Greg’s Restaurant now open for business

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has recently Read more

Baby in Bloom ribbon cutting held in Monteagle

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Baby in Bloom 4D Ultrasound + Boutique, Read more

Weather

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Education

ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Posted on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic
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Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List.
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