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Community Announcement Reminder: RAM coming to Jasper
LACIE SILVA Editor The Remote Area Medical (RAM), a well-known nonprofit organization, will be offering free healthcare services in Jasper this… Login to continue reading Login…

BOE elects chair, honors volunteer, and reviews construction and safety updates
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Board of Education’s regular meeting featured the annual election of the chair, a special recognition… Login to continue reading Login…

SP serial vandal still at large
LACIE SILVA Editor Local South Pittsburg resident, Stephen Hargis, has reportedly been the victim of a serial vandal, experiencing multiple incidents of… Login to continue reading Login…
Purple Pinkie Donuts for World Polio Day
In support of World Polio Day on October 24, the South Pittsburg Rotary is rallying community involvement through the purchase and donation of Purple… Login to continue reading Login…
Ooltewah man sentenced to 32 years imprisonment for exploitation of a minor, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography
Dewayne Douglas Price, Jr., 42, of Ooltewah, TN, was sentenced to 384 months by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, Chief United States District Court… Login to continue reading Login…

SPMVFD secures over $139K in grants for gear and equipment upgrades
LACIE SILVA Editor The South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (SPMVFD) recently received a generous donation from the Gary Sinise Foundation,… Login to continue reading Login…
MCC board approves Rutherford County detention contract
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Commission was presented with a request to review and approve a contract with Rutherford County for juvenile… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee American Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighting Support Grants
Tennessee American Water is awarding over $22,000 to multiple firefighting agencies in the area through the Company’s 2024 Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County 4-H office expansion plans move forward with commission referral
LACIE SILVA Editor Daniel Bradford, director of the Marion County Extension, also known as Marion County 4-H, addressed the need for a new… Login to continue reading Login…

Snapchat post sparks panic, conflicting reports, and communication concerns clash with alleged threat
LACIE SILVA Editor In light of recent school threats, concerns have surfaced about communication and response protocols within Marion County Schools. Residents,… Login to continue reading Login…
