Hales Bar Dam Power Plant 1936

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 8:00 am

    This aerial view of the Power Plant at Hales Bar Dam dates from 1936. This area was home to Dragging Canoe, a
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Martin Springs 1950

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 8:00 am

    This real picture postcard from 1950 shows a close-up view of the cave at Martin Springs. Signs say, “Help us keep the
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Firechief John Milton Humble 1934

    In this October 1934 image, South Pittsburg Firechief John Read more

Hales Bar Dam 1950s

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U.S. Highway 41 1920s-1930s

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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

  CASEY PHILIPS Contributor  Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the Read more

Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is Read more

Jasper softball and baseball seasons kick-off in annual ceremony event

Posted on April 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s softball, tee ball, and baseball seasons have once more kicked-off with this year’s annual Opening Day Ceremonies and Team
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Marion County Softball Stuns Whitwell Softball in Extra Innings

Posted on April 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County Lady Warriors and Whitwell Lady Tigers faced off last Wednesday in an unforgettable matchup. The game was nothing
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Tigers and Pirates Split District Matchups

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates and Whitwell Tigers faced Read more

Lady Tigers Softball Gets Close Win

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Lady Tigers softball team faced East Read more

Tigers Outlast Warriors in Thriller

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers and Marion County Warriors faced Read more

Jasper Elementary hosts annual book fair

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Elementary School (JES) has once more opened its doors to families for the school’s annual Book Fair event, with
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Board of Education agrees to STEM lab bid

Posted on March 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) unanimously agreed to the construction of new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
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County school board looks to upgrading sound system at WMS

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) has Read more

Students from Across Tennessee Lend Their Insight To Issues Facing Public Education

Students from the Marion County School System joined 353 of their Read more

South Pittsburg Basketball Wins Region Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated Whitwell easily last Read more

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UT Extension Office Hosts Seed Library

Posted on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm

NOVA MCGILL Contributor This past weekend, the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Marion County hosted a Seed Library event, inviting everyone to take
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Goldline Barber Lounge makes debut in Jasper

Posted on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Goldline Barber Lounge, located outside of downtown Jasper on 3630 Main Street, is a brand new barber shop open to
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South Pittsburg welcomes Belle of the Ball to community

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg has welcomed another new business Read more

Jojo’s To Go offers sweet treats and edible delights

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jojo’s To Go, located just outside downtown Read more

Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of Read more