April 14, 2026
News
Former bar owner convicted of sexual assault
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Darold Love, former owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar, has recently been found guilty of first degree sexual assault and second… Login to continue reading Login…
Early voting to begin April 15
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer The faculty and staff at the Marion County Election Commission are making the necessary preparations ahead of the early voting period for… Login to continue reading Login…
Franchise agreement renewal with Volunteer Wireless passes
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Renewal of a franchise agreement between Marion County and Volunteer Wireless LLC has officially passed during the county commission’s recent March… Login to continue reading Login…
Crossroads Park playground receives new mulch
The children’s playground at Crossroads Park has recently received new loads of mulch in the span of two weeks in an effort to provide safety… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell council passes first reading for zoning of storage facilities
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Whitwell’s city council has agreed to the first reading of a new ordinance surrounding the official zoning of self… Login to continue reading Login…
U.S. Postal Service to implement 8% surcharge
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The United States Postal Service (USPS) is in the works of implementing a temporary 8% surcharge in a move to offset… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper softball and baseball seasons kick-off in annual ceremony event
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 Parade.… Login to continue reading Login…
Environmental study for streetlight project gets thumbs up from Whitwell council
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s ongoing streetlight project for the stretch of Highway 28 entering the heart of the town has made progress following… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads council approves simplifying zoning codes in final reading
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Powells Crossroads Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BoMA) approved the final reading to simplify Section 7 of the zoning codes.… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell BoMC withdraws motion against Facebook group
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has withdrawn a motion previously approved regarding the prohibited usage of Whitwell City Park… Login to continue reading Login…