April 17, 2026
News
Easter Egg Extravaganza held in Jasper
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s beloved Easter Egg Extravaganza was recently held at the community park during the week of Easter Sunday. First launched… Login to continue reading Login…
Armory plans shared amongst SP City Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of South Pittsburg’s City Board came together in a workshop meeting to discuss key ideas for work needing to… Login to continue reading Login…
Festivities galore during the 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Downtown South Pittsburg was bursting with lively festivity during this year’s 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival. Held on the last weekend… Login to continue reading Login…
General Assembly approves ban on Red 40 in Tennessee public, charter schools
CARSON BURNS Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation to prohibit the synthetic food dye, Red 40, from Tennessee’s school nutrition programs was approved by the General… Login to continue reading Login…
May Declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, was officially recognized by the city of Whitwell during a recent city meeting.… Login to continue reading Login…
Nick Swafford Hired In For South Pittsburg Public Works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this month’s city meeting in South Pittsburg, the board approved the hiring of a new staff member for the city’s… Login to continue reading Login…
OLG service agreement accepted for new Jasper city hall
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Jasper has agreed to a service agreement with OLG Engineering for work at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Annual open house held at Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, located in downtown Powells Crossroads just behind City Hall, recently held its fifth annual open… Login to continue reading Login…
New Gas Station On Hwy 150 Announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement and approval for a new multiuse gas station in Jasper was made during this month’s public meeting. Brought forward… Login to continue reading Login…
Former drug task force director sentenced
LISA HOBBS Contributor A man once tasked with assisting in the state’s effort to identify and prosecute users, sellers, distributors, transporters and manufacturers of illegal… Login to continue reading Login…