June 26, 2026
News
South Pittsburg Police Chief appointed as Jasper’s new Building Inspector
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Police Chief and Building Inspector Wayne Jordan has officially been appointed to serve as Jasper’s newest Building Inspector during… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg council approves certified tax rate
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC), in a 4-1 vote, approved Tennessee’s recommended certified property tax rate of 1.1126%… Login to continue reading Login…
William Adams resigns as Whitwell commissioner
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer William Adams of Whitwell has officially resigned from his position as Commissioner of the city, following the Board of Mayor &… Login to continue reading Login…
New water plant for Jasper in the works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During Jasper’s recent Water Board meeting, plans to update the city’s water plant were discussed, shedding light on the announced project… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg BoMC honors Powers and Hickman
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Presley Powers and Travis Hickman of South Pittsburg were recognized for their major achievements this year during the city’s June BoMC… Login to continue reading Login…
APPALACHIAN CONSERVATION INSTITUTE OPENS BRAND NEW COMMUNITY-FUNDED TRAIL TO THE PUBLIC
New 2.8-mile loop trail near Tracy City, TN is now open, featuring waterfall, landscape vistas, and free community access TRACY CITY, Tenn. — The Appalachian… Login to continue reading Login…
New Tennessee law to require proof of citizenship for vehicle registration
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The state of Tennessee is to enact new vehicle registration requirements pertaining to proof of citizenship beginning Jan. 1 next year,… Login to continue reading Login…
BoE approves invoices for STEM lab projects
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) has agreed to pay in invoices towards the awarded bidder SmartLab’s parent company, Creative Learning… Login to continue reading Login…
Bailey Contracting LLC to oversee Lofty Drive project
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Bailey Contracting LLC of Jasper is to helm Kimball’s Lofty Drive project following the city’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) approving… Login to continue reading Login…
Pizza Hut sold for $2.7 billion
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of Pizza Hut, has recently sold the Pizza Hut brand for $2.7 billion following a… Login to continue reading Login…