May 29, 2026
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Powells Crossroads BoMA approves Taser purchase
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) of Powells Crossroads unanimously agreed to purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Dedicated, inspiring, and student-focused! Our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year shares their story in this interview with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET).
Ashley Thomas, 4th Grade Science/Social Studies, South Pittsburg Elementary School, Marion County School System (2022-23 Marion County Schools Teacher of the Year) Q: What, or… Login to continue reading Login…
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg Punches Ticket to Region Tournament
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Friday, the South Pittsburg baseball team faced rival Whitwell in a win-or-go-home matchup. The two teams had met earlier in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper Middle School Baseball Wins SVC Championship
HUNTER COOKSTONWriter The Jasper Middle School baseball team finished the regular season undefeated and was dominant all year. The Whitwell Tigers were the last team… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County Advances to Region Tournament
HUNTER COOKSTONWriterThe Marion County Warriors found themselves in a win-or-go-home game last Saturday after losing the District Championship to Sequatchie County. In the game for… Login to continue reading Login…
River park project studies approved during South Pittsburg meeting
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Two proposals regarding archaeological and biosolids studies were approved by South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) during its monthly meeting… Login to continue reading Login…
County school district ranked among highest in student tobacco prevention policies
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Within the current 2025-2026 school year, Marion County’s school district has recently been given a Comprehensive + rating for its current… Login to continue reading Login…
Richard Hardy Memorial School celebrates centennial anniversary
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Students, staff, and residents of the Richard City area of South Pittsburg have gathered in celebration of Richard Hardy Memorial School’s… Login to continue reading Login…
WMS Volleyball Wins SVC Championship in historic season
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Middle School Volleyball team, led by head coach Angie Chidester and assistant coach Kayla Lewis, just wrapped up two historic… Login to continue reading Login…