This Week in History: First Gorilla Born in Captivity

Posted on January 1, 2026 at 8:00 am

    NOVA MCGILL Contributor Colo’s birth brought a historical change in how humans treated, studied, and showed empathy for the great apes. This
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This Week in History: The First Airplane Flies

Posted on December 25, 2025 at 8:00 am

    NOVA MCGILL Contributor The advent of human flight is among the marvelous feats in the fields of engineering and innovation. The credit
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This Week in History: Pearl Harbor Bombed

      NOVA MCGILL Contributor The surprise attack by the Read more

This Week in History: Rosa Parks Sparks Bus Boycott

      NOVA MCGILL Contributor On December 1, 1955, Rosa Read more

This Week in History: The First Issue of “LIFE” was published

    NOVA MCGILL Contributor The first issue of “LIFE” magazine, Read more

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New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the North Shore area of the city, was brimming with celebration for New Year’s
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Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known scenic mountains, is known for its history and world-renowned tourist attractions, such as
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Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Read more

Weaver Tree Farms sells Christmas trees for holiday season

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Weaver Tree Farms, a family-operated establishment out Read more

Jasper hosts first ever Christmas in a Small Town

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Jasper was in high Read more

Whitwell Boys Basketball Cruises Past Sale Creek

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers boys basketball team is a young group that knew coming into the season that growing pains would be
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SP Pirates ranked as highest scoring team in Tennessee

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer South Pittsburg was named Tennessee’s highest-scoring high school football team for the 2025 season, according to MaxPreps. The Pirates scored 740
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South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball Making Strides for Future

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball is on the Read more

WMS Boys Basketball Make School History With First Ever SVC Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday had the potential to be a Read more

Mason Keel Leads JMS Wrestling To First State Championship

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Mason Keel wasn’t even sure he wanted the Read more

ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Posted on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic
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Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List.
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50 Marion County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This past semester, Chattanooga State Community College named Read more

Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee

KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as Read more

UT Extension Office hosts Thanksgiving themed baking class

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this past Thanksgiving holiday, parents and Read more

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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

Posted on January 19, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High School and Jasper City Park, Jasper Regional History Museum is a facility that
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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

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed Read more

New businesses coming to Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement of several new businesses was Read more