October 8, 2026
News
No AI data centers planned for Marion County
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In a year fraught with pushback and controversy surrounding the construction and use of AI data centers nationwide, Marion County Mayor… Login to continue reading Login…
First Street to be paved off beside Justice Center
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has given the thumbs up to have a portion of First Street in… Login to continue reading Login…
Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition coffee launches
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Over a month after the passing of country music superstar Dolly Parton, the former musician’s new line of coffee, “Cup of… Login to continue reading Login…
Human remains found by Pryor Ridge Road identified
Staff Report The human remains that were found last month have been identified as missing Marion County resident Philip Gage Thrasher. The Marion County Sheriff’s… Login to continue reading Login…
TCAT degrees growing across state
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor The System’s community colleges awarded 16,240 associate degrees and technical certificates to graduates in the 2025-26 academic year, the highest number… Login to continue reading Login…
Board of Education approves contract for football lights repairs
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Friday nights will soon be bright at Bill Baxter Stadium as the Marion County Board of Education (BoE) has unanimously approved… Login to continue reading Login…
International Building Code for Powells Crossroads passes final reading
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroads’ Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has officially approved the second and final reading of the new International Building… Login to continue reading Login…
FDA issues nationwide recall for thyroid medication
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for a thyroid medication produced by Vitrvias Therapeutics Inc.,… Login to continue reading Login…
Local Interact clubs strengthen their leadership at Sleep in Heavenly Peace
MIYAH MARTIN Contributor In the early morning of this past Saturday, at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) bed-building shop in Monteagle, local Interact club… Login to continue reading Login…
First reading of zoning ordinance for short-term rental units passes
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A new zoning ordinance for Whitwell regarding short term rental units was officially approved during its first reading at the September… Login to continue reading Login…