Jasper News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Jasper and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The TSSAA high school football season kicks off this week. You can hear from 4 teams from the Nickajack Radio Network in conjunction with The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3 and our streaming services. Defending Class 1A South Pittsburg Pirates: Aug. 21, 2026 Fri Christian Community, TN 7:00 PM Aug. 28, 2026 Fri at Silverdale Baptist …
Andrew Dunn, a seventh-grade student from Marion County, has been recognized as America’s Favorite Student, emerging as the top candidate among more than 50,000 applicants nationwide. As the recipient of this distinguished honor, Andrew will receive a $20,000 scholarship to support his education, participate in a professional photoshoot, and enjoy a private tour of the …
At 8:49 pm Monday night, the Jasper Highland Fire Department responded to a report of a residential house fire on Victory Way, located in the Jasper Farms neighborhood of Jasper Highlands. Witnesses reported the home as fully engulfed and unoccupied, triggering immediate assistance from the Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments. When crews arrived, they found …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Join us in congratulating Marion County Defensive Coordinator, Robert Flowers, as the 2026 High School Broyles Award Winner! The Broyles Award is a prestigious honor recognizing the top assistant coaches in college and high school football. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Broyles Award? The Broyles Award was established in 1996 to …
Later this month, high school football teams from Tennessee and northwest Georgia will return to Finley Stadium with a new format for fans to experience. The preseason football showcase, taking place from August 13th to 15th, will include 12 teams getting ready for the upcoming season. For the first time in 27 years, the event …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 161.5 to MM 162.5:Â There will be a shoulder closure 08/03/2026 through 08/04/2026 from 6 AM to 5 PM to clean up trees on the right-of-way. MARION COUNTY I-24 resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28:Â The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County High School educator Kelly McElhiney has earned statewide recognition after being named the Southeast Region finalist for the 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists on July 22, recognizing outstanding educators from across the state who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
A proposal to raise ticket prices for Marion County high school sports prompted widespread concern over the weekend. However, the school system has clarified that students will still be able to attend varsity football games at a reduced rate. The confusion started after Whitwell High School posted new athletic admission prices, indicating that both adults …
