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.
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. …
Chattanooga Prep at Marion Co. –The River 104.9 stream Franklin Co. at South Pittsburg –The River 104.9 Pickett Co. at Grundy Co. Whitwell at Lookout Valley –The River 104.9 stream Sequatchie Co. at Cascade–Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe Co. at York Institute Ider, Al at North Sand Mountain Madison County, Al at North Jackson
Renovation of the South Pittsburg Boat Dock is officially underway. Another project moving forward as the city continues investing in the community and improving the places that make South Pittsburg special. The city is looking forward to seeing the finished product and getting the dock back open for everyone to enjoy.
Here are the latest recordings of recent municipal meetings from across Marion County, along with ongoing video playlists for each local government we cover. If you don’t see a particular meeting posted yet, check back soon or visit our YouTube channel. New recordings are added as they become available. You can watch these meetings, browse …
Marion County 23, Sequatchie County 15: The Warriors defense controlled the first half and made a crucial late stop as the Marion County defeated Sequatchie County. Warriors quarterback Zaiden Humphrey rushed for two touchdowns and finished with 113 yards on 13 carries. Sequatchie County quarterback Austin Minton threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. …
South Pittsburg will play at Brainerd–The River 104.9 Marion County travels to Sequatchie County–The River 104.9 stream for MC and Country Roads 93.3 for SC Bledsoe Co. home vs Tellico Plains Grundy Co. at Whitwell–The River 104.9 stream for Whitwell North Jackson, Al. at Sylvania North Sand Mountain, Al. at Brindlee Mountain Trion, Ga. at …
