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Category: South Pittsburg

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 Election Results

Click on the link below for results from Marion County. Scroll through the botton of the page for complete results.  

Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance in South Pittsburg

On Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11, 2026 from 11:30-12:30 CDT, American Legion Marion Post 62 will honor Veterans at the Legion Hall, 3rd Street and Elm Avenue, South Pittsburg. Senator Todd Gardenhire of the Tennessee Senate, Josh Roe of WTVC Channel 9, Marion County Mayor David Jackson and the other municipal Mayors in Marion County …

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Pirates get Forfeit Win; The River 104.9 to air Marion County Football

The South Pittsburg Pirates has received information that Red Boiling Springs has elected to forfeit Friday night’s scheduled 1st round playoff game. The Pirates will move to 10-1 on the season and will play the winner of the Jellico vs Rockwood game in the 2nd round of the playoffs on November 13th. The high school …

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Several Local Police Departments Receive Grants

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is distributing $25 million in federal grants across the state for highway safety education and enforcement. The grants were awarded to law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the Volunteer State. Here’s what each agency was granted across the Tennessee Valley and how those funds will be used: Bledsoe …

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Top 10 Class 1A and 2A High School Football Polls

Class 1A South Pittsburg (8-1) — 190 points (19). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (8-1) — 167 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (7-2) — 152 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (9-0) — 137 points. Last week: No. 4. Cornersville (9-0) — 104 points. Last week: No. 6. Greenback (8-1) — 90 points. Last …

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VIDEO: Marion County Commission Meeting – October 26, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for October 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.    

Area High School Football Recaps Oct. 23, 2026

South Pittsburg 71, Copper Basin 8: Brandon Goldsmith returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and caught another TD pass for the Pirates. Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper also had three touchdowns. Whitwell 35, Jo Byrns 28: A goal-line stand on the final play helped the Tigers lock up the non-region home win. Whitwell ran 40 times for 379 …

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Area High School Football Scheduled for Oct. 23

South Pittsburg has a long road trip to Copper Basin with kickoff at 6 p.m.–Hear the game on The River 104.9, our stream. Marion County is on the road at Cascade—Hear the game on The River 104.9 website stream Whitwell is at home against Jo Byrn– Hear the game on The River 104.9 website stream …

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Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. Christmas for Kids Program

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is excited to once again help make Christmas special for children in need through the Christmas for Kids Program! If you would like to apply for a child in need or donate to the program, they would love your support! Applications available at …

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TSWA Top 10 High School Football Polls for Oct. 20 Class 1A and 2A

Class 1A South Pittsburg (7-1) — 190 points (19). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (7-1) — 168 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (6-2) — 150 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (8-0) — 137 points. Last week: No. 4. Greenback (8-0) — 1113 points. Last week: No. 5. Cornersville (8-0) — 94 points. Last …

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