Sunday, February 15th, 2026

New Hope city council aiming to revitalize community park

Posted on February 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The New Hope Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) gathered to discuss and weigh in on plans to revitalize the town’s city park through grant funds from Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETD). Paul McKee, Grant Writer for SETD, was invited to this month’s meeting...
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County Commission vote down resolution for subdivision regulations

Posted on February 14, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its first meeting of the year, Marion... Read more of this story
Tax freeze committee introduced during commission meeting

Posted on February 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Commissioner Ruric Brandt of Marion County recently presented... Read more of this story

News

New Hope city council aiming to revitalize community park

Posted on February 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The New Hope Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) gathered to discuss and weigh in on plans to revitalize the
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County Commission vote down resolution for subdivision regulations

Posted on February 14, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During its first meeting of the year, Marion County’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners (BoMC) voted down a proposed resolution
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Tax freeze committee introduced during commission meeting

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Commissioner Ruric Brandt of Marion County recently Read more

TVA hosts presentation at Raccoon Mountain Pump Station

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently Read more

Tennessee Valley Authority warns of fake emails and texts

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Entertainment

Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade
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Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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Jasper Parks and Rec announce holiday events for 2026

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Write During Jasper’s January city meeting, Park Read more

New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the Read more

Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known Read more

Sports

Whitwell’s Kaiden Billingsley Reaches New Heights for Whitwell Basketball

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Kaiden Billingsley is widely known around Whitwell Middle School as a great student, classmate, and all-around good kid. He has earned
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Whitwell Middle School Boys Basketball Historic Season Comes to an End

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Middle School basketball team accomplished things this season that no other team in program history can claim — winning
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Tigers split District Showdown With Pirates

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer A district matchup always brings energy, but when Read more

Marion County Wins on Queen of the Court Night

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County Lady Warriors and Warriors were Read more

Whitwell Basketball Sweeps Lookout Valley

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday, the Whitwell Tigers went on the Read more

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Obituaries

Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74

Posted on February 14, 2026 at 8:00 am

Ellis O’Neal Lang, 74 of Jasper was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 10. Born on
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Barbara Reames, 75

Posted on February 12, 2026 at 8:00 am

Barbara Reames, 75 of South Pittsburg passed away on Friday, February 6, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength.
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Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, 63

Charles “Chuck” Nichols II, age 63 of South Pittsburg Read more

Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Wood, 67

Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Wood, beloved wife, devoted mother, proud Read more

Justin Price Evans, 42

Justin Price Evans, 42 of Whitwell was called home Read more

Lifestyles

Emperor tamarins born at Chattanooga Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2026 at 11:30 am

Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help
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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

Posted on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Store, spoke at the Powells Crossroads Ruritan Club’s recent meeting to discuss the
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County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High Read more

AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

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Weather

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Education

Interact Clubs to Present “Showcase of Service” at the Princess Theater on Feb. 19

Posted on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JEFF ROBERSTON Contributor The South Pittsburg Rotary Club will host the “Interact Clubs Showcase of Service” beginning at 6:00 PM CT on Wednesday, February
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RTI A+B presentation held during Board of Education meeting

Posted on January 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A presentation regarding the Marion County Board of Education’s (BoE) standing with academics and behavioral support through the implementation of
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