October 14, 2026
News
Presley Powers becomes Miss Tennessee for 2026
S outh Pittsburg’s Presley Powers has officially taken the title as Miss Tennessee in this year’s Miss Tennessee for America Strong 2026 contest, which was held in Gatlinburg.
Cruise-In Car Show cruises into Powells Crossroads
K icking off a year of cruisein car shows throughout the Sequatchie Valley, Marion County Cruisers hosted the first of its 2026 ensemble of car shows at Holloway’s Garage in Powells Crossroads.
Tennessee ranked as worst state in nation for public school student spending
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Tennessee has recently been ranked as the worst state in the nation for student spending at public schools, according to a newly… Login to continue reading Login…
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…