Influenza cases on the rise

Posted on January 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Tennessee, alongside other states across the nation, has experienced a large spike in flu cases in December 2025, causing concern
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Head on collision occurs on Highway 41

Posted on January 10, 2026 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A head on collision occurred on Highway 41 during the afternoon hours of Saturday, Dec. 27. According to Chase Bryant
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Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed Read more

MC Sheriff’s Department present Deputy of the Year awards

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Several officers of the Marion County Sheriff’s Read more

Tennessee ranked fourth most moved-to state in 2025

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Tennessee once again ranks as among one Read more

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New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the North Shore area of the city, was brimming with celebration for New Year’s
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Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known scenic mountains, is known for its history and world-renowned tourist attractions, such as
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Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Read more

Weaver Tree Farms sells Christmas trees for holiday season

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Weaver Tree Farms, a family-operated establishment out Read more

Jasper hosts first ever Christmas in a Small Town

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Jasper was in high Read more

Whitwell Boys Basketball Cruises Past Sale Creek

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers boys basketball team is a young group that knew coming into the season that growing pains would be
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SP Pirates ranked as highest scoring team in Tennessee

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer South Pittsburg was named Tennessee’s highest-scoring high school football team for the 2025 season, according to MaxPreps. The Pirates scored 740
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South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball Making Strides for Future

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball is on the Read more

WMS Boys Basketball Make School History With First Ever SVC Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday had the potential to be a Read more

Mason Keel Leads JMS Wrestling To First State Championship

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Mason Keel wasn’t even sure he wanted the Read more

ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Posted on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic
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Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List.
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50 Marion County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This past semester, Chattanooga State Community College named Read more

Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee

KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as Read more

UT Extension Office hosts Thanksgiving themed baking class

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this past Thanksgiving holiday, parents and Read more

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Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

Posted on January 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed a new coffee shop with open arms, as residents Anita and Mike Miller
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New businesses coming to Powells Crossroads

Posted on January 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement of several new businesses was made public during Powells Crossroads’ recent city meeting. Mayor Dwight Richards step forward
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Greg’s Restaurant now open for business

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has recently Read more

Baby in Bloom ribbon cutting held in Monteagle

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Baby in Bloom 4D Ultrasound + Boutique, Read more

Vintage Rose Antiques: a hidden gem on Whitwell Mountain

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Vintage Rose Antiques, situated on top of Read more