May 18, 2026
News
Commission approves road abandonment and surplus donations
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A request to both abandon a tenth of Scratch Ankle Road in Whiteside and to donate surplus equipment was approved during… Login to continue reading Login…
Tax freeze committee shares updates to county commission
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Property Tax Freeze Implementation Committee shared several updates regarding the county’s goal of implementing a property tax-free program at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Property concerns arise at Burns Cemetery
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Residents from both Marion and Grundy Counties have recently gathered to express worries regarding the installation of a fence near Burns… Login to continue reading Login…
MCHS trio signs for pre-apprenticeship at Mueller Water Products
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Elijah Blevins, Dustin Matthews, and Caynan Womack of Marion County High School have recently become this year’s pre-apprentices for Mueller Water… Login to continue reading Login…
HVFD responds to medical emergency at Hales Bar Marina
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer First responders from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) recently responded to a medical call during the nighttime hours of Friday, May… Login to continue reading Login…
May Primary Election votes are in
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The electoral numbers for this year’s May primary election are officially in, and candidates from across both Republican and Democratic Parties… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads BoMA approves Taser purchase
T he Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) of Powells Crossroads unanimously agreed to purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s police department during its April meeting.
Richard Hardy Memorial School celebrates centennial anniversary
S tudents, staff, and residents of the Richard City area of South Pittsburg have gathered in celebration of Richard Hardy Memorial School’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 18.
Jasper Middle School Baseball Wins SVC Championship
Writer T he Jasper Middle School baseball team finished the regular season undefeated and was dominant all year. The Whitwell Tigers were the last team standing in their way of back-to-back SVC championships. In the end, it was the Warriors who came out on top 7-4.
South Pittsburg Punches Ticket to Region Tournament
Writer L ast Friday, the South Pittsburg baseball team faced rival Whitwell in a win-or-go-home matchup. The two teams had met earlier in the week, with Whitwell winning 3-2 in a nail-biter. With the season on the line, it was South Pittsburg that emerged victorious, 4-1, to advance to the Region Tournament.