Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Whitwell board okays purchase of new vehicles

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has approved the purchase of nine new vehicles combined for the Whitwell police and public works departments and for the community park staff. During the meeting, City Manager Lonnie Cleek explained a workshop meeting was held prior...
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South Pittsburg council approves $7,500 donation for Pirates football team

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners... Read more of this story
New RV and boat storage facility coming to Whitwell

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Whitwell’s February city meeting, Vice Mayor Mike... Read more of this story

News

Whitwell board okays purchase of new vehicles

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has approved the purchase of nine new vehicles combined for the Whitwell police
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South Pittsburg council approves $7,500 donation for Pirates football team

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) unanimously agreed to donate $7,500 towards the South Pittsburg High School
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Interact Club’s Showcase of Service

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Interact clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Read more

New RV and boat storage facility coming to Whitwell

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Whitwell’s February city meeting, Vice Mayor Read more

Morton Memorial Methodist Church hosts monthly food mission

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Community volunteers and members of Morton Memorial Read more

Entertainment

What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 10:13 am

CASEY PHILIPS Contributor Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on
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Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

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Jasper Parks and Rec announce holiday events for 2026

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Write During Jasper’s January city meeting, Park Read more

New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the Read more

Sports

Lady Tigers Stun Lady Pirates in District Tournament

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates and Whitwell Lady Tigers split their regular-season series in two tightly contested games. The teams met
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Pirates Fend Off Tigers in District Tournament

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates and Whitwell Tigers met for the third time this season in the first round of the District
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Whitwell Middle School Boys Basketball Turn Hard Work Into Major Success

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer There was no doubt early in the season Read more

Whitwell Middle School Basketball Defeats CSLA in Region Semifinals

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South Pittsburg Boys Claim Regular Season District Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates knew heading into last Read more

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Obituaries

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, 75

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, age 75 of Whitwell was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 24. Born
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Luther Glenn Moore, 93

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 8:00 am

Luther Glenn Moore, 93 of Jasper was called home on Monday, February 23. Born on February 16, 1933 in Ider, Alabama, he
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Earl Russell Belk, 93

Earl Russell Belk, 93 of Jasper was called home Read more

Tyra Dionne Jackson, 69

Tyra Dionne Jackson, 69 of Jasper was called home Read more

Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89

Charles R. (Bob) Scott, 89 of Jasper was called Read more

Lifestyles

Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially welcomed Raceway Gas into the community with open arms during the facility’s grand
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Read more

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

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AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

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Education

What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 10:13 am

CASEY PHILIPS Contributor Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on
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Board of Education members receive recognition for School Board Appreciation Month

Posted on February 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education were recently recognized for their work and dedication to the school system as part
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