South Pittsburg council approves $7,500 donation for Pirates football team

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) unanimously agreed to donate $7,500 towards the South Pittsburg High School
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Interact Club’s Showcase of Service

Posted on February 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor Interact clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools presented their services showcased under the theme “Service Above Self.”
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New RV and boat storage facility coming to Whitwell

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Whitwell’s February city meeting, Vice Mayor Read more

Morton Memorial Methodist Church hosts monthly food mission

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Blood Moon – Lunar eclipse Tuesday morning

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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

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

  Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

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Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

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South Pittsburg Pirates recognized for championship title

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates were recognized by the Marion County Commissions for their victory and becoming the 2025 TSSAA Class
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South Pittsburg Basketball Wins District Championship

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 2:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates basketball team captured the regular-season District Championship. Last Tuesday, they had the opportunity to add a District
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Whitwell Tigers Basketball Makes History in Region Tournament Win Over Copper Basin

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Lady Tigers Stun Lady Pirates in District Tournament

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Pirates Fend Off Tigers in District Tournament

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Tickets on sale for Hug a Bunny event at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 pm

  Chattanooga, Tennessee — Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Spring with its annual Hug a Bunny event on April 3 and 4.
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What’s the Scuttlebutt? Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7

Posted on February 26, 2026 at 10:13 am

  CASEY PHILIPS Contributor  Chattanooga, Tenn. – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on
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Board of Education members receive recognition for School Board Appreciation Month

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education were Read more

Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19

JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the Read more

RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board Read more

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Hygiene presentation held at Whitwell Senior Center

Posted on March 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation dedicated to the importance of general hygiene was recently hosted at the Whitwell Senior Center, where those in
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Off to the races: Raceway opens in South Pittsburg

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has officially welcomed Raceway Gas into the community with open arms during the facility’s grand
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family Read more

CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Read more

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High Read more