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Marion County High School Hosts Junior College and Career Fair
Marion County High School hosted a Junior College and Career Fair on Friday on the school campus. Representatives from several regional and local colleges and universities were on hand to talk to students about what programs and fields of study were offered at their respective schools. This included representatives from Chattanooga State Community College, Lee …
“Tennessee Tree Day” is here for 2024
Tennessee Tree Day is Saturday, March 16th across the state. If you reserved seedlings online from the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), those will be available for pickup either Friday, March 15th or Saturday, March 16th, depending on the schedule of the location you chose while reserving seedlings. The South Pittsburg SVEC office at 512 Cedar …
Rural Health Centers Across Tennessee Getting Solar Microgrids
Rural health centers in Tennessee may soon be better prepared for future power outages. The U.S. Department of Energy is providing grants to install solar microgrids across the Southeast. Selected health centers will get solar panels and battery systems that can operate like a mini grid: If the power goes out, these health centers can …
Marion County 4-H Performing Arts presents: Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” – April 18th-20th
Time is running out to get your tickets for the latest production for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts as they present Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” — coming to Jasper Elementary School April 18th – 20th, 2024. The production, presented by Tower Community Bank and directed by Wesley Brewer, will feature on stage performances …
MCHS Valmont Pre-Apprectices recognized at luncheon Tuesday
Students participating in the pre-apprenticeship welding program at Marion County High School were recognized for their achievements in the program at a special luncheon on Tuesday. Those in the program have practiced the welding trade through a pre-apprentice program in conjunction with the district and school’s CTE (Career Tech Education) program and local company, Valmont …
Jasper Middle School Warriors volleyball and baseball teams coming up winners this week
It’s been a week of wins for the Jasper Middle School Warriors this week. The JMS JV and Varsity volleyball teams pulled-off two wins this week, over the Whitwell Middle Tigers on Monday and Cumberland County on Tuesday. Pictured L-R:Â JMS Warriors JV volleyball team, JMS Warriors Varsity volleyball team… Pictures from school Facebook page. …
Stevenson, AL woman charged in COVID scheme gets 14 months and must repay $120,025
A Stevenson, Alabama woman was sentenced to 14-months in prison on Wednesday after conviction from her involvement in a scheme to defraud COVID-19 unemployment programs in multiple states. 29-year-old Randa Faye Allison appeared before Judge Curtis L. Collier in Chattanooga on Wednesday for sentencing. As part of the filed plea agreement with the court, the …
Tennessee Lt. Governor says expulsion restriction bill could lead to problems
Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally says a bill prohibiting local governments from returning expelled lawmakers to the Legislature could fail a constitutional challenge. The House passed the measure sponsored by Rep. Johnny Garrett, R-Goodlettsville, on Monday in a party-line vote, however McNally says he has concerns about the constitutional questions the legislation presents. In an …
Local Area Closings & Delays – Thursday 1/18/24
Closings and delays for area schools, government offices, and businesses continue for Thursday, January 18, 2024 due to the continued cold temperatures and road conditions from winter weather earlier this week. Just because you do not see something on the list, does not mean it is not affected as this is just a partial list. …
FAITH: Even Ordinary Instances Can Relate to Christmas
Christmas came early this year. Our South Pittsburg Pirates gave us a state football championship. They worked hard. Their coaches worked hard. And the Marion County community shared in support. I know somebody is already questioning why a Christmas column would begin with such a secular comment as the first paragraph. Well, it’s like this; …
