April 14, 2026
News
No refunds: Jasper won’t give back meter deposits
LACIE SILVA Editor In a unanimous decision at the Town of Jasper meeting on August 14, the town will no longer have refundable meter deposits… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Where does the line get drawn?’
New resident questions local bias LACIE SILVA Editor During the County Commissioner meeting on August 28, community member Alexis Birch brought the issue of potential… Login to continue reading Login…
Todd Brown Honored In Fire Station Naming
LACIE SILVA – Editor The Whitwell Fire Department will be dedicated as the “Todd Brown Memorial” with a sign and ceremony as determined at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Sparks Fly Over Jasper Highlands Debate
LACIE SILVA – Editor Emotions and frustrations ran high at the County Commissioner meeting on August 28, as people of the Jasper Highlands gated community and… Login to continue reading Login…
Sewanee resident to head Friends of South Cumberland
Dr. Ned Murray, a resident of Sewanee, has been hired as executive director for Friends of South Cumberland State Parks, Inc. Murray has a life-long… Login to continue reading Login…
Investigators seeking potential victims of Georgia man charged with sexual exploitation of children
Staff Report A Georgia man has been indicted on multiple child exploitation charges, and investigators are seeking information from individuals who might have had… Login to continue reading Login…
Music, pageants, and fireworks galore
LACIE SILVA Editor Music, vendors, games, fireworks and more can be found at the inaugural Coal Miners and Veterans Memorial Concert, hosted by Dawson… Login to continue reading Login…
Arrests ongoing in meth conspiracy bust
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Arrests are still being made after lawmen busted a methamphetamine trafficking ring with many of the co-conspirators already serving their jail… Login to continue reading Login…
Whiteside fire injures one, consumes vehicles
A fire in Whiteside consumed several vehicles Saturday evening, resulting in the mobilization of local fire-fighting personnel. “At 11:13 p.m. Saturday night Haletown Volunteer Fire… Login to continue reading Login…
Barra’s Cabinet Refinishing
LACIE SILVA Editor Seven years ago Alan Barra, owner of Barra’s Cabinet Refinishing, made the decision to start his own company. The company… Login to continue reading Login…