AP approves road closures for Unity Festival

Posted on July 6, 2025 at 10:30 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor and Commissioners has approved the closure of North Cedar Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets
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Princess Theatre under new management

Posted on July 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Princess Theatre, one of South Pittsburg’s most historic and iconic landmarks, is now under new management by Wesley and
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Opinions over Whitwell property tax increase voiced

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Lease agreement between BOE and Marion County Food Bank passed

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Beene Pearson Library pulls from county-wide Library Board

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Lake Winnie celebrates 100 years of amusement park festivities

Posted on May 18, 2025 at 2:39 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lake Winnepesaukah, located in the greater Chattanooga area, is celebrating its 100th anniversary of bringing festive fun to visitors from
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Festivities galore during the 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival

Posted on May 8, 2025 at 2:21 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Downtown South Pittsburg was bursting with lively festivity during this year’s 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival. Held on the last
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Paper Clips Book Signing Held at Whitwell Middle

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Digital treats for real treats: MARC receives support from the Treat app

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Annual Trunk-Or-Treat fun in Powells Crossroads

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Whitwell Boys Basketball Hires Chad Billingsley as New Head Coach

Posted on June 16, 2025 at 2:57 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell High School boys basketball team has struggled to find wins over the past two seasons, leading to coaching changes
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South Pittsburg Standout JR Hardrick Commits to ACC Powerhouse Clemson

Posted on June 16, 2025 at 2:56 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg football program has seen elite talent come through its ranks—especially in recent seasons—and last Thursday was no exception.
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Whitwell Baseball Remarkable Season Comes to a Close in the TSSAA Spring Fling

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South Pittsburg Softball Wins Region Championship

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Whitwell Softball Wins Big on the Road

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Louise “Sissy” Dobson, 75

Posted on June 30, 2025 at 12:54 pm

    Louise “Sissy” Dobson, 75 of Jasper passed away peacefully on June 28, just 15 days after the love of her life, her
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Betty Jo Harrell, 33

Posted on June 30, 2025 at 12:50 pm

    Betty Jo Harrell, 33 of Whitwell was called home on Tuesday, June 24.  On March 24, 1992, she was born to Billy
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Joy “Kathy” Katherine Plowman, 67

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Charles Forrester Webb, 81

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Kathy Dagnan, 70

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UTV and vehicular galore at Battle Creek Powersports

Posted on June 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Battle Creek Powersports, located at 375 Commerce Place between Jasper and Kimball, is a local dealership specializing in a wide
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Zaxby’s revised plans move forward

Posted on June 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Vice Mayor of Kimball Jerry Don Case shared during this month’s Board meeting that new site plans for a Zaxby’s
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Wander Brew Coffee & Ice Cream closes its doors

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Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held

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WVVFD hosts second annual open house

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Medical Assisting Program to return at Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus

Posted on June 18, 2025 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga State Community College’s Kimball campus will once again host its Medical Assisting Program starting this fall. The program is
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First readings and lease agreement approved by MCBOE

Posted on June 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm

  JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education has approved a lease agreement with the Marion County Food Bank and accepted
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Seal of Excellence celebration hosted at Western Sizzlin

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South Pittsburg High wins Dudley Award

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg Read more

SPES Has a Blast Celebrating Their AR Party

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