South Pittsburg News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in South Pittsburg, Richard City, and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 161.5 to MM 162.5: 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: The contractor will be resurfacing on I-24 in both directions from …
A Marion County judge has granted bond to former South Pittsburg High School football player Ja’Mychal Buckner, who is charged with raping a 16‑year‑old girl. Buckner will be released under strict conditions, including wearing an ankle monitor and avoiding all contact with the teen and her family. He is due back in court on Aug. …
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.
Unlike the statewide rate, county rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment. Unemployment rates increased from May to June in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Maury County was the lone exception; its rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point. Eighty-four counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 …
Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. Early voting began on Friday and after 5 days of casting ballots. After …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’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.
According to court records in Marion County 18 year-old JaMychal Buckner allegedly raped a teenage female just before midnight on June 28. The alleged assault took place at female’s home. The arrest report that charged Bucker with rape, also says that the victim did not consent. Buckner, who played football for South Pittsburg before graduating in …
One year ago, Ja’Mychal Buckner was preparing to play his senior year of high school football for the South Pittsburg High Pirates. Now, Buckner is facing a serious arrest at the Marion County Jail. The 18 year-old was charged with rape on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Buckner, who played running back for South Pittsburg High …
Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
