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.
This week the SP Pirates are off—but football is still on for the radio. Thursday night, the Whitwell Tigers travel to Midway. Hear the game on The River 104.9, our stream. On Friday, Marion County will play at Bledsoe County. Check out the game on The River 104.9, or our stream. Also on Friday, Country …
In recognition of American Water Works Association’s Annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Tennessee American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services. “Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water,” said Grant Evitts, Tennessee American Water President. “Keeping our rivers, lakes and …
Division I Class 1A South Pittsburg (5-1) — 180 points (18). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (5-1) — 157 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (4-2) — 139 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (6-0) — 132 points. Last week: No. 4. Greenback (6-0) — 106 points. Last week: No. 5. Cornersville (6-0) — 90 …
South Pittsburg, Red Bank 28-18: Brandon Goldsmith made the catch of the year in the third for a touchdown to help the Pirates to a hard-fought win. Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper had two scores for the Pirates against the Lions. QB Knox Israel had 127 yards rushing and 3 TD passes. South Pittsburg is now 5-1 on …
Monterey Wildcats at Marion County–Stream on The River 104.9 South Pittsburg Pirates at Red Bank Lions–Radio on The River 104.9 Copper Basin Cougars at Whitwell Tigers–Stream on The River 104.9 Grundy County Yellow Jackets York Dragons Bledsoe County Warriors a Polk County Wildcats Forrest Rockets at Sequatchie County Indians–Radio on Country Roads 93.3 Scottsboro, Al …
The TSSAA has announced the classifications for 2026-2027 high school sports. For football, Whitwell (284 students) and South Pittsburg (285) easily remain in Class 1A. In Class 2A, Bledsoe County makes it in with (435), Grundy County squeezes in with 480 students and Marion County is the last team to qualify with 504. Sequatchie County …
Thirty-nine residents remain displaced after powerful winds on Saturday tore part of the roof from the Chester Powell Senior Citizens Apartments in South Pittsburg. On Monday, crews returned to air out the building and make temporary roof repairs. During the storm, large sections of roofing landed in the street, blocking both lanes of a downtown …
Class 1A 1. South Pittsburg (4-1) — 190 points (19). Last week: No. 1. 2. Coalfield (4-1) — 167 points. Last week: No. 2. 3. McKenzie (3-2) — 150 points. Last week: No. 3. 4. Humboldt (5-0) — 136 points. Last week: No. 4. 5. Greenback (5-0) — 113 points. Last week: No. 7. 6. …
The City of South Pittsburg reported Saturday afternoon concerning a severe straight‑line wind storm with heavy damage in the city. Emergency crews responded to various locations, but thankfully no injuries were reported. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee’s 4th District, also posted about the storm, sharing a photo of the roof torn off the Senior …
South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …
