Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys has died at age 76. He had been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Nashville resident was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had been inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and …
Don’t forget the Town of Jasper’s Big Boom Independence Day celebration is Saturday, July 6. Free t-shirts to the first 200 kids, lots of vendors, entertainment, games and of course fireworks. Everyone is invited to the event that promises to be a blast. The Big Boom will take place from 4 pm to 9pm at …
There is an addition to the new walking/hiking trail in Jasper. It’s Marion County’s first wind telephone. This phone is for everyone that has a lost loved one. This phone is an outlet for those that have a message they wish to share with their lost family and friends. This phone is for sharing memories …
The Town of Jasper has had a lot of questions about what they are building in the park. City officials are glad to announce that we are adding a nature trail on the old railroad tracks. This will add over a half mile and tie in with the current walking track. They are asking everyone …
Jerry White and the Magic Box Theater are set to become a bright shining star in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Jerry’s inventive and creative approach to magic is nothing short of extraordinary. Each performance is a delightful blend of wonder and innovation, leaving audiences spellbound and yearning for more. The Magic Box Theater, with its enchanting …
Tennessee’s 2024 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is June 8. All Tennesseans and even non-residents of any age can fish without a license. Additionally, youngsters ages 15 or less can fish for free Friday, June 14. All public waters, TWRA-owned and operated lakes, and state parks will be accessible to fish for free without a …
If you happen to see a turkey in Tennessee this summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to hear from you. TWRA is looking for members of the public to take part in their wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey is open to the public from June 1st through Aug 31st. Agency staff …
As part of the “Everywhere you look, UT” campaign, more than 50 University of Tennessee murals can be found across the state. Hamilton County unveiled one this week. Marion County has had one in place in Jasper since August 2023 at the UT Extension and Chamber of Commerce offices. The campaign aims to paint a …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports one boating-related fatality during the 2024 Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday period extended from 5 p.m. Friday through midnight Monday. The death occurred on Watts Bar Reservoir when 19-year-old Braeden Hartup jumped from a boat and did not resurface. There were boating accidents resulting in injuries across the state …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most …
