July 8, 2026
News
County police receive CPR Lazarus Awards
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The celebrations continued at the Marion County Commission’s meeting as various police officers from across the county were also awarded CPR… Login to continue reading Login…
Former county detective pleads guilty to misconduct charges
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Former Marion County Detective Robert Eugene Hargis has pleaded guilty to misconduct regarding the falsification of sex offender registration signatures. On… Login to continue reading Login…
New cosmetology school hosts informational orientation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s newest cosmetology school, Beauty Collective Specialty School, recently hosted an informational orientation regarding the school itself and the programs… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads council approves city employee pay raise
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroad’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has unanimously agreed to increase the pay rate for all city employees during… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee among worst states for heart disease mortality
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Through data shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tennessee has been ranked one of the worst states… Login to continue reading Login…
Early voting starts in late July in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Early voting for this year’s upcoming countywide general election will once again be offered at Whitwell City Hall for residents to… Login to continue reading Login…
County Commission recognize state champ Jaylee Johnson
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jaylee Johnson of South Pittsburg High School’s track team has officially been recognized by the Marion County Commission for winning the… Login to continue reading Login…
TDHS employee arrested for identity theft
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Carla Collins, a Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) employee in Marion County was recently arrested by the Kimball Police Department… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg Police Chief appointed as Jasper’s new Building Inspector
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Police Chief and Building Inspector Wayne Jordan has officially been appointed to serve as Jasper’s newest Building Inspector during… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg council approves certified tax rate
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC), in a 4-1 vote, approved Tennessee’s recommended certified property tax rate of 1.1126%… Login to continue reading Login…