May 8, 2026
News
New laundromat coming soon to Jasper
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Recently announced on Facebook, a brand new laundromat for Marion County residents is coming soon to Jasper, set to officially open its… Login to continue reading Login…
HVFD responds to medical emergency at Hales Bar Marina
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer First responders from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) recently responded to a medical call during the nighttime hours of Friday, May… Login to continue reading Login…
Powells Crossroads BoMA approves Taser purchase
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) of Powells Crossroads unanimously agreed to purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s… Login to continue reading Login…
2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor… Login to continue reading Login…
County commission increases retirement fund
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) has agreed to approve the state’s TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System) employer rate of… Login to continue reading Login…
River park project studies approved during South Pittsburg meeting
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Two proposals regarding archaeological and biosolids studies were approved by South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) during its monthly meeting… Login to continue reading Login…
County school district ranked among highest in student tobacco prevention policies
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Within the current 2025-2026 school year, Marion County’s school district has recently been given a Comprehensive + rating for its current… Login to continue reading Login…
Richard Hardy Memorial School celebrates centennial anniversary
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Students, staff, and residents of the Richard City area of South Pittsburg have gathered in celebration of Richard Hardy Memorial School’s… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg first responders receive First Responders Award
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lt. Brenda Roth and Cpl. Lexie McNabb of South Pittsburg’s police department, alongside Fire Chief Corey Comstock of the city’s fire… Login to continue reading Login…
Tree removal for South Pittsburg Elementary approved by BoE
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The removal of several trees located directly beside South Pittsburg Elementary School has received the go ahead from the county’s Board… Login to continue reading Login…