Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Whitwell BoMC withdraws motion against Facebook group

Posted on March 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has withdrawn a motion previously approved regarding the prohibited usage of Whitwell City Park by the Whitwell Buyselltrade Facebook group. During this month’s city meeting, much discussion was made surrounding a local Facebook group and its members...
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Groundwork for Jasper park pavilion begins

Posted on March 7, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Groundwork for Jasper’s ongoing park pavilion project has... Read more of this story
Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In nearby Sequatchie County, the city of Dunlap... Read more of this story

News

Whitwell BoMC withdraws motion against Facebook group

Posted on March 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has withdrawn a motion previously approved regarding the prohibited usage of Whitwell City
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Groundwork for Jasper park pavilion begins

Posted on March 7, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Groundwork for Jasper’s ongoing park pavilion project has begun, as OLG Services LLC recently made the announcement on Facebook. A
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Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran

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Daylight Savings Time springs ahead March 8

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Entertainment

Great Pages Circus makes its return to Dunlap

Posted on March 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In nearby Sequatchie County, the city of Dunlap was bursting with energetic entertainment as the family operated Great Pages Circus
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Did you know: Actress Jobyna Ralston was from Marion County?

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Did you know that Jobyna Ralston, a well renowned silent film actress from the 1920s, was from Marion County? Born
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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

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

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Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

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Sports

South Pittsburg Pirates recognized for championship title

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were recognized by the Marion County Commissions for their victory and becoming the 2025 TSSAA Class
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South Pittsburg Basketball Wins District Championship

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates basketball team captured the regular-season District Championship. Last Tuesday, they had the opportunity to add a District
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Whitwell Tigers Basketball Makes History in Region Tournament Win Over Copper Basin

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Lady Tigers Stun Lady Pirates in District Tournament

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Pirates Fend Off Tigers in District Tournament

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Obituaries

Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76 of Jasper was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2. Born on
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David Levi Webb, 72

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:28 pm

David Levi Webb, 72 of Jasper was called home on Monday, March 2. Born on March 27, 1953 to Fred Webb and
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Jose Angel Dominguez, 66

Jose Angel Dominguez, 66 of Jasper was called home Read more

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, 75

Lloyd Glenn Pittman, age 75 of Whitwell was called Read more

Luther Glenn Moore, 93

Luther Glenn Moore, 93 of Jasper was called home Read more

Lifestyles

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of general hygiene was recently hosted at the Whitwell Senior Center, where those in
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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

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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

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County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

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Education

Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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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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