Jasper City Board hosts first public meeting in new city hall

Posted on June 2, 2025 at 8:45 am

  JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Jasper recently held its first public meeting inside the town’s new city
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Armory Project Blueprints Approved for Redesign and Rebid

Posted on June 1, 2025 at 8:51 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Commissioners has approved the redrawing and rebidding of blueprints for the renovation of South Pittsburg’s
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Calling volunteers for Whitwell Labor Day celebrations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A public meeting regarding volunteer efforts for Read more

Boat dock lease to be negotiated

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The lease agreement between South Pittsburg’s Board Read more

Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held

  JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A closed court hearing regarding the Read more

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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South Pittsburg Softball Wins Region Championship

Posted on May 26, 2025 at 11:22 am

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Lady Pirates were just one win away from sweeping Whitwell for the year. Their first victory secured the
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Whitwell Softball Wins Big on the Road

Posted on May 25, 2025 at 11:42 am

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers experienced a season of growth, marked by players taking the field at the high school level for
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Whitwell Baseball Makes Program History Clinching TSSAA Spring Fling Berth

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Marion County Softball Captures District Championship

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South Pittsburg Claws Back for District Championship over Whitwell

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Ruby Jewell Hammons, 86

Posted on May 28, 2025 at 11:28 am

    Ruby Jewell Hammons, 86 of South Pittsburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20.  On November 1, 1938, she was
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Harold Donald “Jimbo” Keef, 91

Posted on May 28, 2025 at 8:55 am

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Donald “Jimbo” Keef, age 91 of Whiteside, who passed away
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Clarice “Jeanette” Lambert, 87

    Clarice “Jeanette” Lambert, 87 of Jasper passed away peacefully Read more

Vella Mae Hogsed, 88

    Vella Mae Hogsed, 88 of Kimball and a beloved Read more

Myrtle Ruth Moors, 91

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Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held

Posted on May 29, 2025 at 10:41 am

  JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A closed court hearing regarding the termination of Kellye Hogan as Director of the Beene Pearson Public Library was
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WVVFD hosts second annual open house

Posted on May 19, 2025 at 2:48 pm

              JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The West Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WVVFD), near Whitwell, recently hosted its second
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Lake Winnie celebrates 100 years of amusement park festivities

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Animal shelter proposal discussed during county commission meeting

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M&W offers disposal services to Powell Crossroads

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South Pittsburg High wins Dudley Award

Posted on May 27, 2025 at 1:17 pm

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award
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SPES Has a Blast Celebrating Their AR Party

Posted on May 22, 2025 at 3:18 pm

              MIYAH MARTIN Contributor The AR party is a reward for elementary students reading and testing their knowledge
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MCHS MARC 3k Fun Run

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Kaylee Kilgore first to sign onto Chattanooga State Softball

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kaylee Kilgore of South Pittsburg High School Read more

Screener Purchases And Contract Renewals Approved

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Education approved the purchase Read more