April 17, 2026
News
Man accused of shooting, killing dogs
LISA HOBBS Contributor A Tracy City man has been arrested after an investigation into the “intentional abuse and torture” of three dogs shot… Login to continue reading Login…
WHS auditorium in motion for renovations
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Plans for the Whitwell High School auditorium are currently in the initial stages of a complete… Login to continue reading Login…
MCC approves renewal of Beaver Contract
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission approved the renewal for a contract regarding the removal of beavers in Marion County by… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper board moves to separate CSL from county control
LACIE SILVA Editor “Resolution 2024.10.14 Library,” was introduced during the Jasper board of Mayor and Alderman meeting to approve the separation of… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below U.S. Rate: September Statewide Rate of 3.2% is Nearly 1 Full Percentage Point Less Than National Rate
Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from… Login to continue reading Login…
MCC budget amendments approval and updates from BOE
LACIE SILVA Editor During the Marion County Commission meeting, Mayor Jackson introduced agenda item number 18, addressing budget amendments. The first amendment involved… Login to continue reading Login…
Jasper board greenlights sewer use updates and zoning reforms
LACIE SILVA Editor The Jasper Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved moving forward with two ordinance changes for the city after reviewing… Login to continue reading Login…
Unstable explosives found and disposed of
LACIE SILVA Editor On October 16, Marion County detectives were alerted to the presence of explosives within the city limits. Given the unstable… Login to continue reading Login…
Property tax comments asserted to SP board
LACIE SILVA Editor Howard and Kathy Chance addressed the South Pittsburg Mayor and Commissioner board during a meeting, expressing their frustration over… Login to continue reading Login…
Annual Jamboree in Jasper
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper held its annual Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree directly on the square for the residents of Marion County this past weekend… Login to continue reading Login…