July 11, 2026
News
Board of Education approves contract with JT Educational Services
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) recently approved a contract with Special Projects Coordinator Joe T. Wood of JT Educational… Login to continue reading Login…
High temperatures soar across Tri-State area
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Throughout the week of America’s 250th Birthday, the Tri-State region of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama received high temperatures and heat indexes… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg Historic Society acquires 200-year-old bedspread
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society (SPHPS) has officially acquired a bedspread that dates back to the 19th century, designed by… Login to continue reading Login…
County police receive CPR Lazarus Awards
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The celebrations continued at the Marion County Commission’s meeting as various police officers from across the county were also awarded CPR… Login to continue reading Login…
Former county detective pleads guilty to misconduct charges
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Former Marion County Detective Robert Eugene Hargis has pleaded guilty to misconduct regarding the falsification of sex offender registration signatures. On… Login to continue reading Login…
New cosmetology school hosts informational orientation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s newest cosmetology school, Beauty Collective Specialty School, recently hosted an informational orientation regarding the school itself and the programs… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads council approves city employee pay raise
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Powells Crossroad’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) has unanimously agreed to increase the pay rate for all city employees during… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee among worst states for heart disease mortality
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Through data shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tennessee has been ranked one of the worst states… Login to continue reading Login…
Early voting starts in late July in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Early voting for this year’s upcoming countywide general election will once again be offered at Whitwell City Hall for residents to… Login to continue reading Login…
County Commission recognize state champ Jaylee Johnson
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jaylee Johnson of South Pittsburg High School’s track team has officially been recognized by the Marion County Commission for winning the… Login to continue reading Login…